Background
From February 10 to 14, 2026, senior officials from the Ministry of Health undertook an inspection mission to assess pharmaceutical management and healthcare service quality at the Preah Sihanouk provincial referral hospital (CPA3) and several community health centers within the province. The delegation was led by His Excellency Professor Heng Bun Kieth, Deputy Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health, accompanied by assistant Secretary of State Sreng Siev Pav.
Scope of Application
The inspection covered the management of pharmaceuticals and healthcare services across the provincial referral hospital (CPA3) and multiple health centers including Cheung Khoe, Veal Rinh, Andoung Thmor, Prey Nob, Ou Unha Heng, Ream, Sangkat 1, and the Preah Sihanouk city health center. The review specifically examined storage, hygiene conditions, service quality, and drug management practices at these facilities.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The inspection focused on the following key areas:
- Overall management of health centers
- Enhancement of healthcare service quality at health centers
- Hygiene standards inside and outside health facilities
- Hygiene of pharmaceutical storage warehouses
- Identification and resolution of issues to meet targeted objectives
- Management of controlled and addictive pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceutical management at health centers and the provincial referral hospital (CPA3)
Additionally, the Deputy Secretary of State brought greetings from the Minister of Health and commended staff at the inspected facilities for their service quality, while emphasizing continued cooperation, discipline in disease treatment, and 24/7 service provision adhering to professional ethics, quality, safety, and equity principles.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This inspection highlights the Ministry of Health’s commitment to enforcing pharmaceutical management standards and improving healthcare service quality in provincial health institutions. Healthcare providers and pharmaceutical managers must ensure compliance with hygiene, storage, and drug management regulations. Continuous quality assurance is essential to meet national healthcare standards and support public health security.
Official Source
Ministry of Health Facebook post, February 15, 2026: https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofHealthofCambodia/posts/pfbid02AZQtkzgrmoNJn1sRZviGgy7Ryy7NzvAkoADoso3M8pD2DudY9Ko3xeKJdmSKXjwel
