Background
On 9 March 2026 in Phnom Penh, H.E. Dr. Ngov Kang, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health, met with representatives of ITSC Co., Ltd, led by Paul Lee, Program Director of ACTIVE 2.0. According to the ministry, the meeting was held to discuss cooperation with the Ministry of Health and to present the ACTIVE 2.0 project, which focuses on improving cervical cancer treatment and patient recovery in Southeast Asia.
The company stated that the project aims to strengthen cervical cancer treatment capacity through modern radiotherapy technology and professional training for health personnel. The project was described as receiving support from the Federal Government of Germany and involving cooperation with technology companies, professional associations, and non-governmental organizations.
Scope of Application
The discussion concerned potential cooperation with the Ministry of Health in Cambodia, particularly in relation to cervical cancer treatment at national hospitals. The ministry indicated that any further consideration of the project would proceed through the relevant technical department within the Ministry of Health.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Secretary of State welcomed the proposed cooperation and expressed support for efforts to assist the ministry in addressing cancer, especially cervical cancer.
As a next step, the ministry encouraged ITSC Co., Ltd to deepen cooperation with the ministry’s specialized departments so that the ACTIVE 2.0 project would align with current conditions for cervical cancer treatment at national hospitals in Cambodia.
The ministry also instructed the company to prepare a draft project document and a detailed project plan and submit them to the Ministry of Health through the relevant technical department for review and comments by ministry leadership.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The update indicates that external health-sector support initiatives discussed with the Ministry of Health may require formal submission of a draft project and detailed implementation plan through the ministry’s technical channels before further consideration. For companies, donors, and health partners, the post provides a reference point on the ministry’s procedural expectation for proposed cooperation in this area.
Official Source
Ministry of Health Facebook post dated 10 March 2026, reporting on a 9 March 2026 working meeting between ministry leadership and ITSC Co., Ltd regarding the ACTIVE 2.0 project.
