Background
On 20 March 2026 at the Ministry of Health in Phnom Penh, Secretary of State Dr. Yokk Sambath, who also serves as Chair of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee for One Health (IMCC-OH), met with Ms. Marie Bouskaya, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of France to Cambodia. The meeting focused on reviewing progress in organizing the One Health Satellite Event 2026 in Cambodia and preparations for related international One Health engagements.
The discussion is part of coordination between Cambodian institutions and the French side regarding upcoming One Health events, including a summit and thematic ministerial sessions scheduled to take place in Lyon, France.
Scope of Application
The meeting covered organizational and coordination aspects for:
- The One Health Satellite Event 2026 to be held in Cambodia.
- Participation of Cambodian leadership and relevant officials in the One Health Summit.
- Participation in Thematic Ministerial Sessions associated with the One Health Summit in Lyon, France, on 7 April 2026.
Participants included Secretary of State Dr. Seung Vintheak from the Ministry of Health, Secretary of State Sabo Ouchano from the Ministry of Environment, directors from the Ministry of Environment, and representatives of the Embassy of France to Cambodia.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting reviewed and discussed the following points related to the One Health Satellite Event 2026 in Cambodia:
- The draft agenda for the One Health Satellite meeting in Cambodia.
- The composition of leadership and relevant officials to be invited to participate in the event.
- Preparation of related documents and follow-up tasks needed for the organization of the event.
In addition, the meeting discussed preparations for Cambodia’s participation in:
- The One Health Summit to be held in Lyon, France.
- The associated Thematic Ministerial Sessions scheduled for 7 April 2026 in Lyon.
No new regulations or binding procedural changes were announced; the focus was on planning, coordination, and logistical preparation.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The update indicates ongoing inter-ministerial and diplomatic coordination on One Health issues between Cambodia and France, involving the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environment. While the meeting does not introduce specific regulatory or compliance requirements, it signals Cambodia’s engagement in international One Health platforms and the planned organization of a One Health Satellite Event in Cambodia in 2026, which may later give rise to policy discussions or initiatives in health and environmental cooperation.
Official Source
This information is based on an announcement by the Ministry of Health published via its official communication channels on 21 March 2026.
