Background
On 15 June 2026 the Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Public Health convened stakeholders to finalize the AMS-HICAP antimicrobial stewardship intervention package for Cambodian hospitals. The workshop brought together technical directors, hospital managers, implementing partners and academic collaborators to align a hospital-level implementation package with local hospital contexts.
The AMS-HICAP intervention package aims to reduce inappropriate use of antibiotics in hospital settings through standardized procedures, training curricula, and hospital-level implementation plans. The package review process included validation of terms of reference (TOR), standard operating procedures (SOP), situational analysis findings, and training materials to increase practical implementability and sustainability in participating hospitals.
Key Developments
The National Institute of Public Health, together with the Directorate of Technical Health Services and partner institutions, presented key findings from situational analyses and initial assessments conducted in selected hospitals. Workshop activities included review and cross-checking of the draft TOR and SOP for AMS-HICAP, consultation on the context-specific training curricula, and editing of the intervention package to improve operational fit for hospital settings.
Institutional Role
The Ministry of Health presided over the consultation, with technical leadership from the Directorate of Technical Health Services and the National Institute of Public Health. Implementing partners named in the event included Calmet Hospital, Angkor Children’s Hospital, Khana NGO, and the National University of Singapore, while ICARS (International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions) provided technical and financial support for the project. Senior Ministry officials encouraged six national and provincial hospitals participating in the pilot to adopt the revised AMS-HICAP measures to strengthen antibiotic use oversight.
Operational Implications
The review produced revised TORs, SOPs, and a context-aligned training curriculum intended for immediate use in hospital training and roll-out phases. Hospitals involved in the pilot will use the finalized materials as the basis for local implementation planning, staff training, and monitoring of antimicrobial use practices.
Source
Ministry of Health announcement via public post: https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofHealthofCambodia/posts/pfbid02HpVAXU321TDPttFtUV6XG8Q6TswihSwbVdXWRgUnGGVUcjUs6xjpJ3JkB2FJUFY6l
