Background
The Ministry of Health carries out supervisory visits to assess the operational management of medicines and the application of ministry storage guidance at hospitals across provinces. Between 6 and 10 October 2026, a Ministry of Health delegation led by Deputy Secretary of State Heng Bunkiet inspected drug management at CPA1, CPA2 and CPA3 hospitals in Banteay Meanchey province.
Inspection focus areas included hygiene inside and outside medicine warehouses, organization and storage of medicines according to ministry guidance, identification and resolution of observed problems, and specific controls for narcotic medicines at CPA2 and CPA3-level hospitals. The delegation also conveyed ministerial greetings to health staff, praised local hospital teams for service delivery, and urged continued collaboration, 24-hour availability, and adherence to professional ethics.
Key Developments
The inspection team reviewed hygiene conditions in medicine storerooms and assessed whether storage practices aligned with Ministry of Health recommendations. Teams were instructed to locate and address operational issues and to strengthen management practices for controlled substances at higher-level hospitals. The Ministry reported that the visits covered nine hospital pharmacy-management units across CPA1, CPA2 and CPA3 facilities in Banteay Meanchey province.
Institutional Role
The Ministry of Health directs technical guidance and supervisory oversight for hospital pharmaceutical management as part of its mandate to ensure safe and effective medical services. Deputy Secretary Heng Bunkiet represented the ministry leadership during the visits and communicated expectations for continuous service availability and observance of clinical and professional standards.
Compliance Implications
Hospitals operating at CPA1–CPA3 levels are expected to maintain warehouse hygiene, follow ministry storage protocols, and implement procedures for identifying and resolving supply management issues. Facilities that manage narcotic medicines should maintain defined control measures appropriate to their designated level of care and report findings to provincial health authorities as required by ministry oversight mechanisms.
Official Source
Source: Ministry of Health Facebook post (14 October 2026) reporting the inspection in Banteay Meanchey province.
