This page covers Cambodia’s social affairs framework, including policies and regulation related to social protection, welfare services, child and family support, disability inclusion, community development, and oversight of vulnerable populations. It tracks policy developments, regulatory changes, government actions, enforcement measures, compliance expectations, and institutional governance across ministries and public bodies responsible for social services and protection programs. The page provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, with ongoing monitoring of administrative decisions, implementation activity, and sector governance to support reliable reference, policy research, and compliance awareness.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Health reviewed tobacco control progress, enforcement priorities, and cross-sector coordination, including action against illegal tobacco products and e-cigarettes. The discussion also outlined preparation of a new 2027-2031 public health strategy for tobacco regulation.
Cambodia’s General Department of Digital Technology and Media issued digital security guidance on protecting Telegram accounts after observing cases in which compromised accounts were allegedly used for online fraud. The advisory focuses on account security, two-step verification, suspicious login activity, and social media scam prevention.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries released 15 endangered Cantor’s giant softshell turtles into natural waters in Kratie province as part of fisheries conservation and species protection efforts. The operation also included nest-site inspection and local coordination on habitat management along the Mekong River.
Cambodia’s National Social Security Fund outlined social protection options for informal workers, including female waste pickers, during a policy discussion in Phnom Penh. The intervention highlighted voluntary contribution-based NSSF membership, healthcare access, and maternity-related benefits under Cambodia’s labor governance framework.
Cambodia reported a decline in Phnom Penh waste collection during the second day of Khmer New Year 2026, with the Ministry of Environment linking the change to public participation in waste reduction and plastic-use awareness campaigns. The update relates to urban waste management infrastructure and environmental policy implementation in the capital.
Cambodia environmental authorities reported that garbage collected in Phnom Penh on the first day of Khmer New Year 2026 reached about 2,609 tons, reflecting a decline against normal daily volume and highlighting ongoing waste management and plastic reduction efforts.
Cambodia signed a bilateral health cooperation memorandum and data sharing agreement with the United States, establishing a five-year, US$36 million policy framework for health system cooperation. The agreement links Cambodia’s public health governance with externally funded technical and data-sharing support.
Cambodia labor policy was highlighted by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training as it linked human resource development, industrial relations, and skills training reform to business competitiveness in the AI era. The ministry said Cambodia is funding skills development and modernizing TVET to better align workforce training with industry demand.
Cambodia's Ministry of Health launched the National Surgical, Obstetric and Anesthesia Policy and Strategic Plan 2026-2035, setting a national framework for surgical service governance and health system planning. The policy is positioned within Cambodia’s broader universal health coverage roadmap and public health reform agenda.
The Ministry of Health directed continued nationwide implementation of the maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response system and called for the formal completion and immediate use of standard operating procedures across public and private health facilities. The minister also instructed stronger monitoring of pregnant women, postpartum women, and newborns through a Telegram-based follow-up system.
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