Background
On 13 March 2026 at the Ministry of Health in Phnom Penh, Secretary of State Dr. Youk Sambath received a courtesy call and held a working discussion with a delegation from GX Foundation. The delegation included Dr. Grace Poon, who was newly appointed as President of GX Foundation in Cambodia, and Mr. John Chung, Senior Advisor of GX Foundation.
During the meeting, the Ministry of Health expressed appreciation for GX Foundation’s previous support to Cambodia’s health sector, including assistance for dengue-control activities and a cataract-blindness elimination project in Kampong Speu province.
Scope of Application
The discussion concerned ongoing and potential cooperation between the Ministry of Health and GX Foundation in the health sector. The topics referenced public health programming, provincial implementation, and health education materials, with specific mention of Kampong Speu province and the possibility of expansion to other provinces.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the ministry’s statement, the meeting addressed three main points:
1. The possibility of expanding the cataract elimination project to other provinces after completion in Kampong Speu province.
2. Continued strengthening of cooperation on dengue-control work.
3. Discussion of health education materials related to dengue.
The meeting also served to introduce Dr. Grace Poon following her new appointment as President of GX Foundation in Cambodia and to review past cooperation between the foundation and the Ministry of Health.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This item documents an official ministry-level discussion on external cooperation in public health programming. It is relevant as a reference point for organizations involved in health-sector partnerships, donor-supported programs, and provincial health project implementation. The ministry statement records discussion topics and potential areas of expansion, but it does not announce a formal regulatory measure, binding decision, or compliance requirement.
Official Source
Ministry of Health Facebook post dated 13 March 2026.
