Society

Free health check-ups for the disadvantaged in southern Cambodia

About 500 local residents benefited from the programme, held at the Khmer-Vietnamese Association (KVA) headquarters in Roka Khnong ward of Daun Keo city, Takeo province.

Doctors offer free health check-ups and treatment to Cambodian and Vietnamese-origin people with disadvantages in Takeo province on November 1. (Photo: VNA)
Doctors offer free health check-ups and treatment to Cambodian and Vietnamese-origin people with disadvantages in Takeo province on November 1. (Photo: VNA)

Phnom Penh (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia coordinated with the Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital and the Takeo branch of the Khmer-Vietnamese Association (KVA) in Cambodia offered free health check-ups and treatment to Cambodian and Vietnamese-origin people with disadvantages in Takeo province on November 1.

About 500 local residents benefited from the programme, held at the KVA headquarters in Roka Khnong ward of Takeo's Daun Keo city.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu praised the Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital’s coordination in public health care in Cambodia. He said the programme was part of the health cooperation between the two countries, describing it as humanistic and practical and a contribution to public health in Cambodia.

He suggested the hospital hold more similar activities across Cambodia, and called on Cambodian and Vietnamese-origin people to maintain solidarity and mutual support, thereby helping enhance the two countries’ relations and Cambodia’s development.

This was the 14th time the Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital had implemented the charitable health examination and treatment programme in Cambodia, Hospital General Director Dr. Ton Thanh Tra said, the activity is carried out biannually in every locality it comes to.

Deputy Governor of Takeo province Sut Khon stressed the significance of the programme, which is in line with the Cambodian Government’s policy of promoting community health care. He also called this programme a demonstration of the solidarity and friendship between the two countries./.

VNA
#Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia #Cho Ray Phnom Penh Hospital #Khmer-Vietnamese Association #Cambodia #free health check-ups #Takeo province Cambodia Vietnam
Follow VietnamPlus

Patriotic emulation

Related News

A view of the eighth Vietnam–Cambodia Defence Policy Dialogue, held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 29, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Cambodia vow to strengthen comprehensive defence cooperation

Vietnam and Cambodia will continue to strengthen trust, comprehensive, and substantive defence cooperation, focusing on enhancing delegation exchanges, high-level and all-level meetings and contacts; improving the effectiveness of existing cooperation mechanisms; and maintaining effective cooperation in training human resources.

See more

Scientific research activities at the National Hospital of Endocrinology. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam sets roadmap for intellectual workforce to 2045

The strategy aims to build a high-quality Vietnamese intellectual workforce with a rational structure, identified as a core driving force for the rapid development of modern productive forces, as well as a leading force in digital transformation, innovation and international integration.

Le Duy Thanh, former Chairman of the Vinh Phuc People’s Committee, is escorted to the courtroom. (Photo: anninhthudo.vn)

Appeal trial opened for Phuc Son Group corruption case

According to the first-instance verdict, Nguyen Van Hau, Chairman and CEO of Phuc Son Group, exploited personal and professional connections to bribe over 132 billion VND (over 5 million USD) to leaders of the Party Committees, People’s Committees, and departments in Vinh Phuc and Quang Ngai, enabling Phuc Son Group to secure many contracts in these localities and Phu Tho province.

A performance at the year-end review programme in Sydney on December 14, co-organised by the Vietnam-Australia Scholars & Experts Association and Vietnam-Australia Cultural Exchange Organisation. (Photo: VNA)

Gathering honours knowledge, culture, community spirit of OVs in Australia

Addressing the gathering that drew more than 300 guests, Vietnamese Consul General in Sydney Nguyen Thanh Tung highlighted contributions of the Vietnamese community in Australia, particularly intellectuals and professionals, to the host society as well as cooperation between the two countries.

Agricultural production models help farmer access modern technology to improve output. (Photo: VNA)

Three national target programmes basically meet, exceed 2021-2025 goals

A report from the Central Steering Committee for National Target Programmes for the 2021–2025 period showed that poverty reduction in ethnic minority-inhabited areas averaged 3.2% per year. Per capita income among ethnic minorities is estimated to reach 45.9 million VND (1,760 USD) in 2025, a 3.3-fold increase from the 2020 level, well surpassing the goal of more than doubling.

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Noi Bai Airport to operate expanded int’l terminal with comprehensive automation

The upgrade follows directives from the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Construction and is designed to ease pressure on existing infrastructure by lifting the terminal’s annual capacity from 10 million to 15 million passengers. For the first time, a full suite of automated technologies has been deployed across the terminal, giving travellers greater control over their procedures from check-in to boarding.

Professor Dr. Tran Hong Thai receives the honorary doctorate title and certificate from Professor Nikolay Rogalev of MPEI. (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnamese professor awarded honorary doctorate by Moscow institute

Professor Dr. Tran Hong Thai, Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) was granted an Honorary Doctorate by The Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI) for his outstanding contributions to scientific development, education and international cooperation in the energy sector.

Delegates perform the inauguration protocol for the Hanoi smart traffic control centre in the capital on December 13. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi officially launches smart traffic control centre

Equipped with 1,837 AI-powered cameras installed at 195 key intersections, the centre serves as the “brain” for real-time monitoring of traffic conditions and urban order. Through the system, police officers can observe traffic on major roads and junctions, promptly detect congestion, violations, accidents and incidents, and take timely response measures.

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam repatriates remains of US MIA servicemen

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien voiced his confidence that sustained goodwill and joint action would allow both sides to tackle lingering war consequences while broadening cooperation across other domains, which, he described as the best way to heal physical, emotional, and societal scars and fostering the stronger Vietnam - US relationship.

Law enforcement forces at sea in Ho Chi Minh City are working to raise awareness among fishermen about combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing (Photo: VNA)

HCM City tackles fishing violations at roots

As of December 9, all of the 4,475 fishing vessels in HCM City had registered and updated in the VNFishbase database, of them 4,268 licensed. The remainder, classified as ineligible, are strictly monitored and kept moored locally, with no permission to put to sea.

Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Hoang Nguyen Dinh addresses the event (Photo: VNA)

HCM City takes tough measures to curb IUU fishing violations

Ho Chi Minh City is mobilising its entire political system to intensify the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, aiming to join the national effort to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” removed.