So far, our NGO has continued to work with the Cambodian Ministry and our local partners, as well as communities on strengthening health systems to manage non-communicable diseases. Three interdependent levels of action.
Among the work carried out, and thanks in particular to funding from the WHO, a new database system has been developed. This system takes into account the specific functionalities corresponding to the management of patients suffering from diabetes and hypertension. In addition, in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), PLAN International and the University of Hong Kong, a national survey on the health and social consequences of migration on the children and families of migrant workers was conducted for over a year. This survey, published in 2020, proposes solutions and recommendations to be applied at national level. These include improving access to child health services and social health protection systems.
At the same time, the two provinces of Kampong Cham and Tbong Khmum now have two hospitals and nine health centres, including three new ones since 2020. The system put in place now makes it possible to offer consultations to patients, train doctors in diagnosis and thus enable patients to be treated in the most appropriate way. To achieve this, social workers continue to play an essential role in supporting patients. They make home visits, and provide psychological support to patients and their families.
A particular focus has been placed on children, adolescents and women who are victims of domestic violence.