Social development
Public health
IPC signs MoU on food safety training
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Food Safety and Best Practices Training Programme with b. Consulting Cambodia. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501358040/ipc-signs-mou-on-food-safety-training/
Study reveals diverse swine flu strains circulating in Cambodian pigs for 15 years
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have made a significant discovery, identifying several previously unknown strains of swine flu viruses that have been circulating quietly in Cambodian pig populations for the past 15 years. This finding raises concerns about potential pandemic risks. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501357799/study-reveals-diverse-swine-flu-strains-circulating-in-cambodian-pigs-for-15-years/
Donor diversity powers Angkor Hospital for Children
In the first half of this year, Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap successfully raised approximately $4 million through local and international donations. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/donor-diversity-powers-angkor-hospital-children
NSSF to extend healthcare access
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is set to launch a five-year strategy focused on job development and vocational training. This is a key step in broadening the range of services available to the families and dependents of fund members. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/nssf-extend-healthcare-access
New PM proposes daycare centres and schools for factories
Prime Minister Hun Manet is urging stakeholders to plan and establish onsite community daycare centres, schools and cafeterias so the children of factory workers can receive care services and enjoy the opportunity to learn. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501351233/new-pm-proposes-daycare-centres-and-schools-for-factories/
Health Minister committed to improving doctors’ ethics
Chheang Ra, the recently-appointed Minister of Health, is committed to improving the ethics of doctors in Cambodia to provide better quality public and private health services and earn the people’s trust. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501350487/health-minister-committed-to-improving-doctors-ethics/
UNICEF says air pollution responsible for 1 in 5 deaths among U-5 Cambodian children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a statement on Saturday, saying air pollution is responsible for nearly one in every five deaths among children under five in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501349596/unicef-says-air-pollution-responsible-for-1-in-5-deaths-among-u-5-cambodian-children/
New govt planning more state aid
While fresh aid is being planned for the impoverished through the social security fund, the incoming administration will keep up the practice of giving allowances to expectant mothers and young children. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348213/new-govt-planning-more-state-aid/
Municipal Health Department provides 10 tonnes of Abate to prevent dengue fever
The Phnom Penh Municipal Health Department has donated 10 tonnes of Abate to local offices in Phnom Penh to prevent the spread of dengue fever in Cambodia. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348209/municipal-health-department-provides-10-tonnes-of-abate-to-prevent-dengue-fever/
Pregnant women in K Thom benefit from micronutrients
Over 1,500 pregnant women at health centres in Kampong Thom province are showing positive results from a project led by Helen Keller International Cambodia. The project, supported by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Vitamin Angel Foundation, replaces iron supplements with multiple micronutrient ...
Long Kimmarita
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pregnant-women-k-thom-benefit-micronutrients
Parents demand unhealthy food ban in schools
Noting a rise in obesity in their children due to sweets and snacks eaten at school, parents are now calling for a ban on unhealthy foods and drinks. ...
Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-parents-demand-unhealthy-food-ban-in-schools-phnom-penh
Cambodia fostering development of food standards throughout food chain
Cambodia is committed to ensuring that its food supply is safe and healthy for all Cambodians, leading to safe and healthy diets, said Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries during the World Food Safety Day celebration held here on Wednesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501344336/cambodia-fostering-development-of-food-standards-throughout-food-chain/
Chronic illnesses targeted in new health campaign
The Ministry of Information and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are joining forces to raise awareness about non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with the aim of reducing the incidence of NCDs across the country. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chronic-illnesses-targeted-new-health-campaign
Kantha Bopha Hospital faces blood supply woes
At Kantha Bopha Hospital, the need for blood has grown while the number of blood donors has decreased since May. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501343547/kantha-bopha-hospital-faces-blood-supply-woes/
Kantha Bopha Siem Reap maternity wards nears completion
The construction of a dedicated maternity and post-natal ward at Jayavarman VII Hospital, also known as the third Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital, in Siem Reap province, has reached 80 per cent completion. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kantha-bopha-siem-reap-maternity-wards-nears-completion
It’s crowded at Kantha Bopha III
Pregnant women who sought antenatal care and delivery services at Siem Reap’s Kantha Bopha III Hospital increased by 35% in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501340010/its-crowded-at-kantha-bopha-iii/
Ministry dismisses rumour about outbreak, says infections declining
The National AIDS Authority (NAA) confirmed that the rate of new HIV infections in Cambodia is on the decline. ...
Tith Kongnov
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501338480/ministry-dismisses-rumour-about-outbreak-says-infections-declining/
Reviving ancient healing arts: Cambodia’s ground-breaking approach to healthcare
Traditional healers, with their deep knowledge of nature’s bounty, have long played a pivotal role in providing healthcare in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1336921/reviving-ancient-healing-arts-cambodias-ground-breaking-approach-to-healthcare/
Cambodia reports elevated dengue fever activity reported nationwide as of August 1
Health authorities continue to report elevated dengue fever activity nationwide in Cambodia, with an additional 3,363 cases reported from June 27-July 23; bringing the total to more than 8,020 since Jan. 1. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501336328/cambodia-reports-elevated-dengue-fever-activity-reported-nationwide-as-of-august-1/
Explainer: NSSF - How Cambodian workers are protected under a social security safety net
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is a public administration institution in Cambodia that provides essential social security coverage and benefits to workers in the formal sector. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-nssf-national-social-security-fund-explained
Youth Health App now reaching some 50,000 users
The Youth Health Mobile App has currently been accessed by nearly 50,000 people across Cambodia, with most users residing in Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap and Kampong Cham provinces, according to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/youth-health-app-now-reaching-some-50000-users
Political parties share healthcare visions
A senior health official and member of the Cambodian People’s Party’s (CPP) said that her party’s health policies aim to ensure nationwide health and safety. ...
Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national-politics/political-parties-share-healthcare-visions
Tuk Tuk drivers can register for NSSF cards
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) on Wednesday announced it will provide NSSF cards to tuk tuk and motodop drivers, who can register to receive health insurance for a monthly contribution of 15,600 riel. ...
Mon Sokeo
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-tuk-tuk-driver-can-register-for-nssf-cards
4,600 dengue cases recorded in first six months
In the first six months of this year Cambodia recorded more than 4,600 cases of dengue fever. The number has increased significantly compared to the same period last year. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501319536/4600-dengue-cases-recorded-in-first-six-months/