KOFIH Cambodia Office

Strengthening Infectious Disease Capacity Through On-site Mentorship

From December 12 to 15, 2025, professors from GC Labs conducted a follow-up consultation visit as part of the 2025 Infectious Disease Specialists Course.

During the visit, an on-site workshop was organized for Cambodia KOFIH Global Alumni (KGA) members to review and strengthen their action plans. Participants presented their progress, discussed challenges, and received valuable technical guidance to enhance implementation impact.

The delegation also visited Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital, the workplace of one KGA member, to observe infectious disease management practices and exchange professional experiences in a real clinical setting.

On 20 February 2026, KOFIH Global Alumni (KGA) members in Battambang Province conducted a workshop on “Improving Neonatal Care Quality through Ward-based Ultrasound Services” at Battambang Provincial Referral Hospital.

The event was honored by the presence of Dr. Oum Nhel, Deputy Director of the hospital; Ms. Song Kyujeong, Deputy Country Representative of the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) in Cambodia; and Dr. Tuy Ratha, President of KGA.

This important initiative is supported by KOFIH through the Dr. Lee Jong-wook Fellowship Program, which continues to strengthen the capacity of Cambodian healthcare professionals and improve the quality of care for mothers and newborns.
Led by Dr. Thang Vongphireak, the project includes specialized neonatal ultrasound training at the National Pediatric Hospital and the provision of a new ultrasound machine to enhance services at the hospital.

The workshop brought together around 70 healthcare providers, KGA members, and invited neonatal experts from the National Pediatric Hospital, representing referral hospitals across KOFIH-supported provinces including Battambang Province, Pursat Province, Pailin Province, and Banteay Meanchey Province to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration.

This event marks another meaningful step toward improving neonatal care and saving the lives of newborns in Cambodia.

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​KOFIH Cambodia Implements Emergency Relief and Disease Control Support to Displaced Families in Banteay Meanchey Province​ ​KOFIH Cambodia Implements Emergency Relief and Disease Control Support to Displaced Families in Banteay Meanchey Province​

To support healthy lifestyles, the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) has successfully distributed exercise equipment and T-shirts to selected health facilities that run exercise clubs. This initiative aims to strengthen community-based physical activity programs and support the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

By equipping these facilities, we are empowering health workers and community members to stay active, improve their well-being, and adopt healthier lifestyles.

We appreciate the dedication of our partners and health facilities in promoting prevention through exercise. Together, we are building healthier communities—one step at a time.

On 15 December 2025, a delegation from the KOFIH Cambodia Office, led by Mr. Song Yonggun, together with colleagues from GC Labs and Korea University led by Professor Byungchul Chun, conducted an on-site visit to Cambodia–China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital (CCFKH), where a fellow from the Infectious Disease Course of the Dr. Lee Jong-wook Fellowship Program is currently working. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Director of Preah Kossamak Hospital, Dr. Ouk Sarom, along with his colleagues.

The purpose of the visit was to monitor and support the fellow’s workplace environment, strengthen collaboration between KOFIH, academic institutions, and CCFKH, and gain a deeper understanding of the hospital’s practices in infectious disease management. In addition, the visit aimed to exchange knowledge and experiences related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and to explore opportunities for future technical cooperation and capacity-building.

During the visit, healthcare professionals from CCFKH delivered presentations on AMR and AMS, followed by an on-site tour of key departments, including the Laboratory, Pharmacy, and Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

This visit provided mutual benefits by enhancing professional knowledge exchange, identifying practical challenges and strengths within the hospital system, and reinforcing partnerships that contribute to improving the quality of infectious disease services and patient care at CCFKH.

Battambang, December 16-17, 2025, Battambang Operational District (BTB OD), with support from the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), organized an annual review and Planning workshop. The workshop was honored by Mr. Chhom Nong, the Chief of Information Technology (IT), representative of Battambang Provincial Health Department (BTB PHD), and Mr. Khouy Sopheak, representative of Battambang Operational District (BTB OD). And also attended by health officers from Health Centers (HCs). In total, 36 participants.

Specific Objectives:
• To present and review key achievements, performance indicators, and outcomes of SCDC implementation
• To identify gaps, constraints, and operational challenges in surveillance, prevention, preparedness, and response to communicable diseases.
• To review the effectiveness of disease surveillance systems, including HMIS and CamEWARN, and the quality and timeliness of reporting.
• To share best practices, innovations, and lessons learned from implementing

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On 12 December 2025, at Baitong Hotel and Resort, Phnom Penh, KOFIH, in collaboration with GC Labs and Korea University, successfully conducted the Dr. Lee Jong-wook Fellowship Program – Infectious Disease Specialists Course On-site Workshop.

Since 2010, the Dr. Lee Jong-wook Fellowship Program has supported Cambodian health professionals, successfully training 190 fellows, including 23 infectious disease specialists. From August to October 2025, six fellows from various health facilities across Cambodia such as Cambodia–China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital, Pursat Provincial Health Department, Banteay Meanchey Provincial Health Department, and Kampong Cham Provincial Referral Hospital, completed a two-month advanced training at GC Labs and Korea University, followed by this on-site workshop in Cambodia.

The workshop provided an important platform for fellows to share experiences, present action plans, and receive expert feedback, ensuring that knowledge gained is translated into practical impact.

We commend the dedication of our fellows and sincerely thank the professors for their continued technical support.

KOFIH remains committed to strengthening infectious disease services and supporting the long-term development of Cambodia’s health system.

On December 6, 2025, KOFIH Country Representative and colleagues proudly donated blood to the Siem Reap Referral Hospital! ❤️

This was KOFIH’s second group donation event, as part of a CSR activity.

Blood donation is a simple, voluntary act that can save lives—just one donation can make all the difference for a patient in need. It plays a vital role in surgeries, emergencies, and lifesaving treatments.

Join us and be a hero today. Donate blood and help change someone’s life! 🩸✨

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​KOFIH and Four Provincial Health Departments Strengthen Cooperation on Improving Healthcare Services at Annual Review and Planning Workshop​ ​KOFIH and Four Provincial Health Departments Strengthen Cooperation on Improving Healthcare Services at Annual Review and Planning Workshop​

Pailin, November 27-28, 2025, Pailin Provincial Health Department (PAL PHD), with support from the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), organized a training on data management system (health data record formats, HMIS, CamEWARN) for health Staff. The training was honored by Dr. Yok Sovann, the Deputy Director of Pailin Provincial Health Department. And also attended by health officers from Pailin Provincial Referral Hospital (Pailin PRH), and 7 Health Centers (HCs), in total, 25 participants.
Training Objective:
1. General Objective:
- To strengthen the capacity of health staff in accurately recording, reporting, analyzing, and utilizing health data through standardized health record formats, HMIS, and the CamEWARN surveillance system for effective health service delivery and disease surveillance.

2. Specific Objectives:
- To improve participants’ knowledge and skills in using standard health data record formats at health facilities.
- To strengthen understanding and correct use of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) for routine health reporting.
- To enhance capacity in timely and accurate data entry and reporting in the CamEWARN web-based surveillance system.
- To improve skills in data quality assurance, including data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness.
- To strengthen skills in data analysis, interpretation, and use for decision-making at health facility and operational district levels.
- To enhance understanding of data confidentiality, security, and ethical use of health information.
- To promote effective data flow, coordination, and reporting mechanisms between health facilities, Operational District, Provincial Health Department, and the Ministry of Health.
- To improve early detection and rapid reporting of priority and outbreak-prone diseases through CamEWARN.

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Battambang, November 27-28, 2025, Battambang Provincial Health Department (BTB PHD), with support from the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), organized a training on leadership and general management for the rapid response team (RRT). The training was honored by Dr. Voeurng Bunreth, the Director of Battambang Provincial Health Department. And also attended by health officers from Battambang Provincial Referral Hospital (BTB PRH), 5 Operational Districts (OD BTB, THK, SPL SKG, and MRS), 6 Referral Hospitals (RHs), 82 Health Centers (HCs), and 2 Health Posts (HPs). In total, 153 participants.

General Objective:
- To strengthen the leadership and management capacity of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) members.

Specific Objectives:
- To enhance understanding of leadership and management principles.
- To address various challenges within the organization by applying the PDIA approach.
- To increase the retention and attraction of people to use local health services, especially at health facilities along the border areas.
- To strengthen teamwork skills.
- To improve skills in managing conflicts within the organization.
- To enhance communication skills between service providers and service recipients at health facilities.
- To practice the key steps related to responding to disease outbreaks.

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From 26 to 28 November 2025, the Battambang Provincial Health Department organized a refresher training on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) for medical doctors and nurses. A total of 34 health professionals from Battambang and Pailin provinces participated in the training.

The program was delivered using a mixed-method approach, combining virtual sessions led by specialists from three national hospitals—Calmette Hospital, Preah Ang Duong Hospital, and Preah Kossamak Hospital—and in-person facilitation by trainers from Battambang Provincial Hospital.

This training aimed to strengthen and update the participants’ knowledge and skills in NCD management, contributing to the provision of high-quality healthcare services.