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Cambodia Allocates Over USD 62m for Three New Buildings at Calmette Hospital to Boost Healthcare Capacity
- 16 September 2024
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 Medical Centre, is valued at a t...
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Japan Heart Supports Construction of Paediatric Oncology Hospital in Kandal Province
- 3 August 2024
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 a significant step toward enhancing h...
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PM Introduces New Law Boosting Gas Safety in High-rise Buildings
- 21 June 2024
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 Kandal Province, on 17 June 2024. The PM emphasised the increasing relia...
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Anglo-Swedish Pharma Giant AstraZeneca to Build US$1.5bn Green Cancer Treatment Facility in Singapore
- 24 May 2024
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 May 2...
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Cambodia Secures Japanese Loan of US$154m to Establish Two New Hospitals in Two Provinces
- 21 March 2024
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 the meeting, PM Hun Manet underscored the...
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Japan Extends Concessional Loan for Regional Hospital Development in Cambodia
- 13 March 2024
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 International Cooperation o...
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Grand Opening of Techo Sen Koh Thom Hospital: An US$11m Milestone
- 13 March 2024
Set against the backdrop of the tranquil Koh Thom district in Kandal province, the Techo Sen Koh Thom Hospital was officially inaugurated on 13 March 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the province's healthcare narrative. Worth more than US$11 million, this hospital stands as a beacon of medical excellence and community collaboration, presided over by Prime Minister Hun Manet in a ceremony that not...
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State-of-the-Art US$3m Maternity Ward Unveiled at Kantha Bopha Hospital in Siem Reap
- 17 February 2024
The grand inauguration of the new maternity ward at the 7th Jayavarman Hospital in Siem Reap, known as Kantha Bopha III Hospital, took place on 14 February 2024. Valued at a staggering US$3 million, the cutting-edge facility aims to elevate maternal and infant healthcare standards in the province. HE Professor Chheang Ra, Minister of Health and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kantha ...
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Gov’t Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Blood Bank at 16 Makara Referral Hospital in Preah Vihear Province
- 12 February 2024
In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare infrastructure, the Preah Vihear Provincial Administration has initiated the construction of a cutting-edge blood bank at the 16 January Referral Hospital. The groundbreaking ceremony, documented on the official Facebook page of the Preah Vihear Provincial Administration on 5 February 2024, marks a crucial milestone for the province's healthcare...
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Japan Extends Lifeline to Cambodia’s Health Sector with Nearly US$200k Investment in Two Provinces
- 12 February 2024
In a significant step towards bolstering Cambodia's healthcare infrastructure, Japan has committed a generous sum of US$198,785 for two pivotal projects in Siem Reap and Preah Vihear provinces. The announcement was made during the signing ceremony of the KUSANONE grant project at the Embassy of Japan on 8 February 2024. The allocated funds comprise a US$71,137 grant for enhancing prosthetics an...
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