Background
On February 25, 2026, the Ministry of Health of Cambodia held a training course focused on Patient-Centered Care, conducted via the Zoom platform. The event was inaugurated by H.E. Professor Em Sitthikarya, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health and Chair of the Committee for Promoting Quality Care and Patient Safety.
Scope of Application
The training targeted healthcare personnel and assistants at national, provincial, and district hospitals, with a total participation of 1,923 individuals, including 1,341 healthcare staff and 573 assistants. The content comprised four modules designed to build knowledge on theoretical principles, core components of practice, comprehensive patient needs assessment, and care in crisis situations.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Strengthening communication and professional ethics in patient care by listening attentively and responding effectively to patient needs.
- Implementing the SABR communication model to facilitate information transfer among healthcare workers.
- Focusing attention on patients’ concerns, respecting their dignity and beliefs.
- Enhancing collaboration and partnership by including patients’ family members in information exchange to improve care effectiveness.
The course materials were presented by Mr. Chea Sophakmoniroth, Chairman of the Cambodian Nurses Council, and were attended by high-level hospital directors and care unit chiefs.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This training reflects ongoing governance efforts to improve healthcare quality and safety in Cambodia’s public health institutions. It underscores Ministry of Health priorities in capacity building, patient rights, and professional practice standards, forming a basis for compliance and future healthcare governance initiatives.
Official Source
Ministry of Health Facebook post, February 26, 2026
