The Ministry of Health convened a July 24 meeting to review its strategic plan for providing medical services and emergency support along the border areas, especially in zones where armed conflict is occurring.
Health minister Chheang Ra noted that national-level hospitals from the provinces along the Cambodia–Thailand frontier had already organised and dispatched medical teams, equipment and supplies to support existing local medical personnel.
“As medical professionals, we are a silent army, always standing ready alongside our armed forces,” he said.
During the meeting, the minister outlined key priorities for all levels of health officials. These included ensuring all national hospitals are prepared with medical teams and necessary supplies for deployment to the border in case of urgent need, as well as establishing constant and efficient communication systems to share updates from the frontlines quickly.
They also need to strengthen their capacity to deliver rapid responses, including first aid, surgical care, and mental and physical health protection for both civilians and health personnel. They should maintain high standards of emergency services and hygiene, even in critical conditions.
The ministry emphasised the need for clear information reporting mechanisms, and for central and provincial medical supply depots to be well-stocked with essential medicines and equipment to support frontline healthcare teams and avoid any shortages.
The minister also instructed municipal and provincial health departments to organise rotating teams of doctors and nurses to relieve frontline medical staff as needed. All hospitals — national, provincial and district level — must maintain 24/7 staffing to provide regular healthcare services and be ready for emergency response.
He expressed his deep pride in Cambodia’s frontline soldiers, who are making sacrifices to defend the nation’s territorial integrity. He extended his respect and best wishes to the Cambodian heroes stationed at the frontlines, particularly in conflict zones, wishing them safety and victory.
