The Ministry of Health has received 70 reproductive health kits from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), a contribution to ensuring that women and newborns can access life-saving interventions, especially for displaced persons and border communities.
The handover ceremony was held this morning, January 12, between Sandra Bernklau, UNFPA representative in Cambodia and Health Minister Chheang Ra, according to a UNFPA press release.
The release said the donation aims to make sure that health services can continue during times of crisis – including for mothers expecting babies, a key priority of the ministry and UNFPA.
The 70 reproductive health kits, delivered to the Central Medical Store, include a range of medical equipment and medicines designed for emergency obstetric and newborn care.
These supplies include Clean Delivery Kits (Kit 2B): 19 Kits to support safe births at relocation sites and within the community; and Clinical Delivery Assistance (Kit 6A & 6B): 18 Kits (9 of each) providing both reusable equipment and essential medicines for health facilities.
Additionally, there are Emergency Obstetric Care (Kit 11A & 11B): 6 Kits (3 of each) to manage surgical obstetric complications at provincial referral hospitals; and specialised kits including equipment for the management of miscarriage complications (9 Kits), repair of cervical and vaginal tears (9 Kits), and vacuum extraction delivery (9 Kits).
“The health ministry is committed to ensuring that every citizen, especially those affected by conflict, has equitable access to quality healthcare services,” said Ra.
“By strengthening our emergency preparedness and medical readiness along the border, we safeguard the well-being of mothers, infants and vulnerable populations. This partnership with UNFPA is vital to our mission of achieving universal health coverage and ensuring that no one is left behind, even in times of crisis, and that women, mothers and newborns are safe and healthy at all times,” he added.
Bernklau expressed her appreciation to the ministry for its commitment and leadership in ensuring health care services are available for all people in need, particularly women and girls in challenging circumstances.
“These reproductive health kits contribute towards ensuring that all mothers and newborn babies are supported during emergencies,” she said.
