Health Facilities Project
Chinese Medical Equipment Manufacturer Explores Opportunities in Cambodia
In a significant step towards improving healthcare in Cambodia, Henan Taiyi Medical Technology Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese medical equipment manufacturer, has proposed a collaborative initiative focused on installing oxygen supply systems in public hospitals and establishing nursing homes across the country. This announcement follows a crucial meeting on November 18, 2024, between His Excellency […]
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USAID Grants USD 55 Million to Cambodia, Prioritising Food Security, Health & Environment
The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has allocated over USD 55 million to strengthen Cambodia’s food security, environmental conservation, civil society, health, investment landscape, and demining efforts. This major funding package was detailed in a press release from USAID on 22 and 23 October 2024. Ms. Samantha Power, Director […]
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Australia & Cambodia Unveil Advanced Food Quality Testing Service to Boost Agro-Food Safety
Australia, in collaboration with the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, has officially launched a cutting-edge food quality testing laboratory in Cambodia, aiming to enhance food safety and market competitiveness for the country’s agro-food sector, according to a press release from the Australian Embassy on 16 October 2024. The new facility, which adheres to ISO standards for […]
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Siem Reap Becomes Cambodia’s 10th Open Defecation-Free Province, Leading the Way for a Cleaner Future
Siem Reap has officially become Cambodia’s 10th province to achieve open defecation-free (ODF) status, a milestone announced on 26 September 2024. This accomplishment is part of a national effort to eradicate open defecation across the country, following in the footsteps of Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Kep, Sihanoukville, Kampong Cham, and […]
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Cambodia Allocates Over USD 62m for Three New Buildings at Calmette Hospital to Boost Healthcare Capacity
Cambodia has committed over USD 62 million to construct three new buildings at Calmette Hospital in Phnom Penh, reinforcing the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project was presided over by PM Samdech Hun Manet on 16 September 2024. The project, which includes a 25-storey main building, a parking facility, and the Cyclotron […]
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Japan Heart Supports Construction of Paediatric Oncology Hospital in Kandal Province
Japan Heart Children’s Medical Centre has announced the construction of a three-storey paediatric oncology hospital in Kandal province. The facility, which will feature 100 rooms and four operating theatres, is expected to be completed within 15 months, with an opening scheduled for October 2025. This initiative, disclosed by Japan Heart on 31 July 2024, is […]
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PM Introduces New Law Boosting Gas Safety in High-rise Buildings
PM Hun Manet has introduced a new law to regulate gas usage in high-rise buildings, aiming to enhance public safety. This announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of twin flyovers at the intersection of Samdech Techo Hun Sen Blvd. and National Road No. 2, at the border of Phnom Penh and […]
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Anglo-Swedish Pharma Giant AstraZeneca to Build US$1.5bn Green Cancer Treatment Facility in Singapore
Leading pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, a joint venture between British and Swedish interests, has announced a significant investment of US$1.5 billion in a brand-new cancer treatment plant located in Singapore. This state-of-the-art facility will focus on the production of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), a new generation of targeted cancer therapies. The news, reported by Reuters on 20 […]
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Cambodia Secures Japanese Loan of US$154m to Establish Two New Hospitals in Two Provinces
PM Samdech Hun Manet has announced a landmark initiative by the Cambodian government to enhance healthcare services by constructing two regional hospitals in Kampong Cham and Siem Reap. This strategic move, unveiled during the 43rd Health Review Meeting on 19 March 2024, aims to address the growing demand for quality healthcare across the nation. During […]
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Japan Extends Concessional Loan for Regional Hospital Development in Cambodia
In a significant gesture of bilateral cooperation, Japan has extended a concessional loan totalling JPY 21,104 million (approximately US$154 million) to Cambodia for the development of regional hospitals. The formal exchange of notes and accompanying documents took place on 13 March, with HE Sok Chanda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and […]
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