Charitable medical examination and treatment for underprivileged people in Cambodia

The medical team from Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital conducts tests and provides medical care to residents in Takeo province. (Source: VNA)

On November 1, the Vietnamese Embassy in the Kingdom of Cambodia, in collaboration with Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital and the Khmer-Vietnamese Association (KVA) in Takeo province, organized a charitable medical program for disadvantaged Cambodians and Vietnamese-origin residents in Takeo. The program aims to provide access to quality healthcare services and alleviate the financial burden of medical expenses.

The event took place at the KVA branch office in Roka Khnong ward, Daun Keo city, featuring practical activities such as medical check-ups, disease screening, blood sugar testing, ultrasound, health consultations, free medication distribution, and charitable gift-giving to about 500 residents.

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu emphasized that the program is a humanitarian activity with practical significance in healthcare cooperation between the two countries. The Ambassador appreciated the support of Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital in community healthcare, especially for Vietnamese-origin residents and disadvantaged Cambodians.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu and Takeo Deputy Governor Soth Khun present gifts to participants of the program. (Source: VNA)

“This activity contributes to realizing the universal healthcare program, enhancing social welfare, and demonstrating the solidarity between the peoples of the two countries,” Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu affirmed, expressing hope that Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital will continue to implement similar programs in other localities.

According to Dr. Ton Thanh Tra, General Director of Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital, this is the 14th time the hospital has organized a charitable medical program in Cambodia. The activity is held annually in various provinces and cities with contributions from medical staff and support from partners.

The organizers present gifts to participants of the program. (Source: VNA)

Representing the local government, Takeo Deputy Governor Sut Khon affirmed that the program aligns with the Royal Government of Cambodia's policy on public health care and reflects the strong friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Cambodia.

In recent years, the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital, and KVA have collaborated to organize numerous medical examination programs, free medication distribution, and gift-giving for Cambodians and Vietnamese-origin residents in various localities, especially in border, remote, and isolated areas.

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