The Ministry of Health has announced that a vaccine that protects children aged 1 month to 2 years against severe diarrhoea and vomiting caused by the rotavirus will be included in the National Routine Immunisation Program nationwide, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to receive live-saving protection. The December 10 announcement stated that the introduction of the rotavirus vaccine demonstrates the achievements of cooperation between the Royal Government of Cambodia, development partners and communities across the Kingdom. Vaccination is one of the most important public health investments, especially for children. It plays a vital role in reducing mortality, illness…
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the rotating ASEAN chair, confirmed that he has already contacted the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand. He praised the willingness of both leaders to continue negotiations to de-escalate tensions. In a social media post this afternoon, December 10, Anwar said he had spoken with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul, to discuss the turmoil that has occurred in the border regions of the two countries. He said he appreciated the openness and willingness of both leaders to continue negotiations to ease tensions and avoid any misunderstandings that could exacerbate the…
The Cambodian government spent a total of 815,469,470,000 riel — equivalent to $USD 203.86 — on implementing the National Social Assistance Family Package Program from April 30, 2024 to November 30, 2025, according to the National Social Assistance Fund (NSAF). A total of 681,756 families currently receive monthly cash assistance. This includes 350,404 elderly people aged 60 and above; 54,066 persons with disabilities; 5,931 people living with HIV/AIDS; 38,563 pregnant women and mothers of children under two; and 293,695 students. Prime Minister Hun Manet officially announced the implementation package on December 5, 2023, and the programme began in April 2024.…
International organizations are calling on donors to assist Cambodian children who have been relocated to safe areas as the current border conflict continues to escalate. With over 160,000 students affected as of this morning, support is desperately needed for displaced families. World Vision Cambodia, an international humanitarian organisation focused on child welfare, has appealed for support to help save lives and stand with displaced families in Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey and Banteay Meanchey provinces, all of which are severely affected by the ongoing Cambodia–Thailand border crisis. Donations consist of a $10 Children’s Package that includes learning materials and nutritious food…
The current widespread attacks by Thai forces on Cambodian territory had disrupted the education of around 130,000 students across six provinces as of December 9. The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport has prepared plans to provide learning materials and tents to serve as temporary classrooms in safe zones for displaced students, and is assessing possibilities for distance learning. The ministry announced that the attacks have severely impacted Cambodian children’s schooling. As of December 9, 514 schools were closed, affecting the learning of around 130,000 students and the work of 4,650 teachers. In Choam Ksant district, Preah Vihear province —…
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has strongly condemned the Thai military for damaging Ta Krabei Temple, a sacred cultural heritage site of Cambodia, and has called on UNESCO to join in issuing the strongest condemnation to pressure the Thai military to immediately end its destructive actions. In a statement released today, December 9, the ministry said the Thai military’s actions demonstrate immorality, contempt and disrespect toward the culture, civilisation and sacred heritage which are part of humanity’s legacy — particularly the cultural heritage built and preserved by Cambodia’s Khmer ancestors, whose value is immeasurable. The ministry appealed to…
As a result of Thai attacks, educational institutions in five provinces and 13 border districts have been closed, affecting 4,650 teachers and 129,106 students as of Tuesday, December 9, according to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. The ministry announced the temporary suspension of teaching and learning activities at numerous schools along the Cambodia–Thailand border. These include schools in Choam Ksant district of Preah Vihear province, Thmor Da commune of Veal Veng district in Pursat province, Banteay Meanchey province, Oddar Meanchey province and other areas. In Oddar Meanchey province alone, up to 260 schools have temporarily halted operations. The…
A total of 1,066 detainees, including 67 women, were evacuated from Oddar Meanchey Provincial Prison on the night of Monday, December 8, due to the high risk posed by bomb and artillery attacks from ongoing Thai assaults. The prisoners will continue their detention at Siem Reap Provincial Prison. The transfer operation was completed safely at around 4am on December 9, using 32 vehicles and 221 security personnel, according to a December 9 statement from the Ministry of Interior. The operation was led by General Chhorn Sanath, director-general of the General Department of Prisons (GDP), in cooperation with the National Police…
The Thai military has continued to launch attacks on Cambodian territory, including the alleged use of poisonous smoke. Shelling and airstrikes by Thai forces had caused the deaths of at least seven Cambodian civilians and injured 20 others as of 6am this morning, December 9, according to a preliminary statement from the Ministry of National Defence. Ministry spokesperson Maly Socheata reported that along the border in Military Region 5, from 8.39pm on Monday night until 8am this morning, Thai military carried out intense shelling on Chhok Chey and Prey Chan villages, flew surveillance drones into the Boeng Trakuon area, and…
The Ministry of Environment has instructed the relevant authorities to rehabilitate the environment at the Kampong Speu mining site of Cambodian Xuan Yi Minerals CO., LTD. after its operations were suspended due to the contamination of a public water source that caused the death of fish and cattle last week. The instruction was issued by Environment minister Eang Sophalleth issued the order on December 7, during an inspection of the site, that polluted the O’Russey stream, in Khlong Popok, Chieb, Aphi Vath and Tang Krasang communes of Teuk Phos district. “The ministry enforces the law without exception against companies that…