Background
Professional regulation of Cambodia’s health workforce is administered through a combination of national law, sub-decrees, and professional codes implemented by the Ministry of Health. The Law on the Management of Health Professionals establishes licensing requirements, professional standards, and disciplinary procedures for healthcare practitioners in Cambodia.
Sub-decrees and codes of medical ethics define professional conduct expectations and outline sanctions and complaint-handling processes for breaches of medical standards. The Ministry of Health and academic partners have promoted training programs that combine medical ethics, deontology, and professionalism with discussions about the responsible use of artificial intelligence in clinical education and practice.
Scope of Application
The Law on the Management of Health Professionals and its implementing sub-decrees apply to registered health practitioners and institutions that provide clinical services or professional education. The legal framework covers requirements for valid professional licences, standards of professional conduct, disciplinary procedures, and mechanisms for resolving complaints against practitioners.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Relevant provisions highlighted by Ministry officials and academic speakers include: licensing and registration conditions for healthcare practitioners; disciplinary and penal measures for professional breaches; formal complaint-resolution procedures; and codified medical ethics standards for physicians. Ministry presentations referenced specific regulatory elements such as conditions of practice, disciplinary sanctions, and procedures for adjudicating complaints.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Health education institutions and healthcare providers operating in Cambodia must ensure that clinical staff meet the licensing and professional standards set by the Law on the Management of Health Professionals and associated sub-decrees. Educational programmes that prepare clinicians are expected to align curricula with legal and ethical standards, including integrating instruction on the responsible application of artificial intelligence alongside medical ethics and professionalism as emphasised by Ministry speakers and university partners.
Official Source
Ministry of Health (Cambodia) Facebook post reporting the launch of promotional activities for the Law on the Management of Health Professionals and the MEDPro training at Puthisastra University; published 9 August 2026. Source: https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofHealthofCambodia/posts/pfbid02XdnoBffQPQAwFWnaQ1KasxfRgwszLRuD9svYjSSX7FRZ6TKssWE7MKMNZ85nLZ2Cl
