AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAffordable Healthcare Abroad: Cambodia’s Embassy in South Korea and Soonchunhyang University Hospital signed an MoU to expand subsidised, quality care for Cambodians and migrant workers in Korea, building on 24 years of hospital support. Cross-Border Health Cooperation: Cambodia and Laos agreed to draft a new health MoU focused on malaria control, infectious disease prevention, and faster outbreak response at border gates, with training and shared data between provinces. Digital Travel Payments: Cambodia and India launched the first phase of a cross-border UPI/QR payment link so Indian tourists can pay in Cambodia using familiar apps, aiming to make travel smoother and safer. Public Health Warning on Water: Editorial coverage highlights how untreated liquid waste can carry toxic chemicals and heavy metals into water supplies, raising long-term cancer risks and adding major costs to health systems and local economies. Maternity Protection Gaps: An ILO report says women in informal work and migrant workers across ASEAN still face uneven maternity benefits and limited healthcare support, calling for better coordination between social protection and health services. Sports for Health: PM Hun Manet urged more sports participation and better public infrastructure to support active lifestyles and reduce health burdens. Trade Pressure on Cambodia: US proposed forced-labour-related tariffs include Cambodia, with public comment and hearings expected before any final decision—an issue that could affect health-linked supply chains and costs.
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