The Ministry of Health is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for public health policy, healthcare system oversight, disease prevention, and the regulatory framework for medical services and health protection. Its mandate covers health governance, clinical and public health regulation, healthcare standards, licensing and compliance oversight, prevention programs, and measures supporting service quality, safety, and sector-wide coordination. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activities related to Cambodia’s health sector, including oversight priorities, institutional actions, and evolving compliance expectations.
A workshop was held to strengthen Cambodia's capacity to prepare for and respond to avian influenza A/H5N1 and other emerging zoonotic diseases under a One Health framework. This event is part of efforts to coordinate inter-ministerial cooperation on infectious disease research and preparedness.
The Ministry of Health reviewed the draft Royal Decree concerning the structure and functions of the Epidemiology Board, establishing a regulatory framework for public health governance in Cambodia. This decree aims to strengthen health governance by defining roles, procedures, and intersectoral cooperation to address public health risks including zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
The Ministry of Health publicly launched the National Strategy on Micronutrient Fortification in Food for 2025-2030 to guide and promote multisectoral cooperation for improving nutrition and public health. This strategy holds long-term reference value as a regulatory framework guiding food fortification policy in Cambodia.
This update details the ongoing partnership between Cambodia’s Ministry of Health and Helen Keller International to enhance nutrition and food security, a cooperation existing since 1992 with long-term implications for public health governance and program development.
This briefing summarizes the outcome of a key discussion on the review of Cambodia’s HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment program for 2021–2025 and outlines priority directions for the 2026–2030 strategic plan. It is of long-term reference value for tracking health sector governance and policy developments related to communicable disease control.
The Ministry of Health officially inaugurated the new Heart Center in Siem Reap province, marking a significant institutional development in public health service delivery addressing cardiovascular diseases. The center enhances healthcare access and quality for local populations with implications for administrative governance and professional standards in the health sector.
The Ministry of Health conducted a training course on patient-centered care to enhance knowledge and skills of healthcare staff across national, provincial, and district hospitals. This event documents capacity-building efforts in healthcare governance and quality of care, relevant for long-term institutional reference.
This update reports on a Ministry of Health-led consultation workshop reviewing the effectiveness and results of the National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS 2021–2025, aiming to guide adaptations for the 2026–2030 strategic period. It is valuable for long-term reference as it documents official evaluation and planning processes for Cambodia's HIV/AIDS health policy framework.
The Ministry of Health conducted a workshop focused on creating a national essential diagnostic list to standardize and improve medical laboratory services. The event aligns with key national health strategies and international health regulations, providing a structured basis for future health policy and diagnostic service development.
Summary of the Ministry of Health's leadership meeting on February 23, 2026, which reviewed ongoing health sector activities and issued strategic guidance to enhance healthcare service quality and administrative capacity across Cambodia. This briefing has long-term reference value for tracing institutional directions in Cambodia's public health governance.
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