PM Announces Free Healthcare at Cambodia’s Largest Hospital for All Citizens, Especially Workers

• 30 June 2023
• Local News
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PM Hun Sen has declared that all Cambodian citizens, particularly workers, can avail themselves of free medical treatment at the newly constructed “Techo Santepheap” Hospital, the largest healthcare facility in Cambodia. The PM made this announcement during a gathering with approximately 20,000 workers in Kandal province’s Ang Snoul district on 29 June 2023.

Expressing his enthusiasm about the hospital, the PM revealed that the Techo Santepheap Hospital is nearing completion and has already commenced operations. Emphasizing its free-of-charge services, he assured the public that there is no need for an official inauguration, as he himself has inspected the facility.

“The Techo Santepheap Hospital stands as Cambodia’s largest medical center and one of the largest in Southeast Asia. Its doors are now open to all individuals seeking healthcare,” continued the PM while encouraging all Cambodian to utilize this state-of-the-art facility for medical treatment.

The Techo National Peace Hospital, boasting a remarkable capacity of over 10,000 beds, is nearing its completion and is scheduled for an imminent inauguration. This hospital surpasses the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, inaugurated in February 2022, by a factor of ten in terms of size. (Read more)

Spanning across a vast 7-hectare area in Kob Srov Thom village, Sangkat Kork Roka, Khan Prek Pnov, the Techo Santepheap Hospital’s construction commenced in February 2022. The magnitude of this healthcare institution is set to revolutionize the medical landscape of Cambodia. Read more)

This generous initiative by the PM not only underscores the government’s commitment to the well-being of its citizens but also highlights the progressive strides being made in Cambodia’s healthcare sector. The availability of free healthcare services at the Techo Santepheap Hospital is poised to benefit countless individuals, particularly workers, ensuring their access to quality medical care and promoting a healthier nation as a whole.

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