Background
From February 2 to February 6, 2026, H.E. Associate Professor Heng Bunkiet, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health, led an inspection mission to oversee the management of medicines and strengthen healthcare service quality at district (CPA1) and provincial (CPA3) referral hospitals, as well as health centers, in Pailin province.
Scope of Application
The inspections covered health centers and referral hospitals within Pailin province, specifically targeting the following facilities:
- Pailin Referral Hospital (CPA3)
- District Referral Hospitals (CPA1)
- Multiple health centers and associated medicine warehouses
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Comprehensive management of health centers
- Improvement of healthcare service quality at health centers
- Hygiene and sanitation standards inside and outside health centers
- Sanitation management within medicine warehouses
- Identification and resolution of operational challenges
- Review and supervision of narcotic medicine management
- General medicine management at health centers and referral hospitals
During the visit, H.E. Heng Bunkiet conveyed greetings and appreciation from the Minister of Health to officials and staff at all health facilities. He commended their efforts in providing quality health services to the public and urged continued unity, cooperation, and adherence to professional ethics and 24/7 service standards to enhance service effectiveness, safety, and ethical compliance.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This activity reflects the Ministry of Health’s ongoing commitment to governance and quality assurance in Cambodia’s healthcare sector. The improved management and oversight of medicines and service quality are critical for compliance, public health safety, and sustaining investor confidence in the healthcare infrastructure and services.
Official Source
Ministry of Health Facebook Post, February 2026
