At least eight out of more than 140,000 Grade 12 national exam candidates experienced health problems or were involvd in traffic accidents in the lead up to today’s examinations.
The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), who oversee the testing process, reported that four candidates were involved in traffic accidents in the lead up to the examinations.
Candidate Khorn Sreypin, table number 364, was injured in a motorbike crash, suffering wounds to her mouth and knee. She was taken for medical treatment by staff at the testing centre, while another candidate, Veng Kim Meng (table 267) at Preah Mohaksatrey Yanikusomak High School in Kratie province, also had an accident, but still managed to make it to the exam centre.
Candidate Lisa Lido (table 406) was assisted by ACU observers and staff to reach a separate exam room after she also suffered an accident, and Pheang Dany (table 608) in Ratanakkiri, sustained a hip injury, making it difficult for her to sit for long periods. She requested to take the exam in a medical room, and following a medical evaluation, this was approved by the centre chief.
Three candidates were diagnosed with dengue fever.
Thor Pheaktra (table 415, Prek Sleng High School, Kandal province), had been sick for six days with dizziness, shortness of breath and nausea. He was allowed to take the exam in a separate room.
Sim Sovannreach (table 485, Tep Pranom High School, Kandal province), sick with dengue for four days, also requested to sit the exam in a separate room. Phleum Phup also requested permission to take the examination in a separate room.
The 8th case involved candidate Ros Hengly (table 545, Jayavarman VII High School, Kandal province). She fainted and was rushed to Dey Eth Health Centre for urgent treatment.
The exam authorities confirmed that all affected candidates are currently receiving medical care and support from provincial leaders and exam centre teams.
