AKP Phnom Penh, July 28, 2025 --

More than 3,200 residents in Kampong Thom province benefited from free medical check-ups and treatments provided by a team of volunteer doctors from the Republic of Korea. 

The three-day medical mission, part of the "Parliamentarians for Public Health" programme, concluded on July 27, 2025.

The initiative was a collaborative effort between the Gyeongsangbuk-do Medical Association, the Kampong Thom Provincial Referral Hospital, and the Cambodian People’s Health Advisory Association, with coordination from the Kampong Thom Provincial Administration. 

From July 25 to 27, medical services were offered to the general public, civil servants, and their families.

The outreach programme was spearheaded by H.E. Suos Yara, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Information, and Member of National Assembly for Kampong Thom. The project aims to enhance access to quality healthcare for the local population.

Korean medical specialists provided a wide array of services, including general health consultations, dental care, gastroscopy, colon examinations, gynecological services, pediatric care, ophthalmology, acupuncture therapy, and blood testing. In total, 3,228 patients received treatment, utilising modern medical equipment and effective medication for various health conditions.

The "Parliamentarians for Public Health" programme, launched in 2013 by H.E. Suos Yara, has consistently received support from the Gyeongsangbuk-do Volunteer Medical Association. This enduring partnership has significantly contributed to improving public health in Cambodia through free medical services and donations of essential medical equipment and pharmaceuticals to local hospitals. 

These efforts align with the Royal Government’s health development goals under the leadership of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.

During this year's mission, the Korean medical team also made substantial donations to the Kampong Thom Provincial Referral Hospital. These included one ultrasound machine, various medicines, 1,000 pairs of reading glasses, and four air conditioners. 

Furthermore, the team provided 12 educational scholarships for Cambodian students—six for aspiring nurses and six for medical doctors—to pursue their studies in Korea, fostering future medical talent.

By K. Rithy Reak