Background
On 6 January 2026 in Phnom Penh, the Ministry of Health held a review meeting on updated presentation materials covering colposcopy, thermal ablation, and LEEP for national trainers following a refresher training conducted from 15 to 17 December 2025 at Calmette Hospital. The meeting was chaired by Professor Im Sidthikary, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health.
Scope of Application
The discussions concerned cervical cancer screening and treatment procedures, including the use of colposcopy, thermal ablation, and LEEP, as well as updated technical guidance intended for national trainers. The meeting also addressed a planned Dual-Stain (p16/Ki-67) triage pilot for women with HPV-positive results in two target provinces during 2026.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting recorded several decisions and outcomes:
- Agreement to pilot Dual-Stain (p16/Ki-67) triage for 1,000 women with HPV-positive results in two target provinces in 2026.
- Completion of revisions to the technical manual on colposcopy examination and treatment procedures using thermal ablation and LEEP, with the intention of placing the guidance into official use.
- Adoption of a plan to strengthen counseling skills for 15 national trainers and continue practical implementation cooperation with NCHAD.
Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Health’s health technical leadership, the Department of Health Protection, Calmette Hospital, Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, the National Maternal and Child Health Center, the Cambodia Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Mercy Medical Center Cambodia, WHO, JICA, and development partners.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The update indicates continued development of official technical guidance and service-delivery procedures in cervical cancer screening and treatment within Cambodia’s public health system. Healthcare institutions, training providers, and implementation partners involved in women’s health services may need to align future training and clinical practice with the finalized technical manual once formally issued.
Official Source
Ministry of Health social media post dated 7 January 2026, reporting on the review meeting held on 6 January 2026 in Phnom Penh.
