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SurgeryFrom a small cut to a leg infection
Vichea is a four-year-old boy who lives in Bavel District, Battambang Province, around 150km west of AHC. His father, Oudom, is a carpenter and his mother, Sreylay, is a housewife who takes care of Vichea and his two-year-old brother, Vibol. Oudom supports his family…
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Education, Health System Strengthening, Neonatal, Saving Babies' LivesSuccessfully putting new neonatal care training to the test in Preah Vihear Province
Back in November 2019, Navy, a 29-year-old mother-to-be from Srey Sonos Village in Preah Vihear Province, travelled 100km to January 16 Referral Hospital, as she felt she was in premature labour. There, she gave birth to her daughter, Vany. Vany was admitted to the…
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COVID-19, Education, Health System Strengthening, Out-patientMeet Dr Khann Khoeunrachana, AHC’s neurology specialist
Dr Khann Khoeunrachana is training to become a pediatric neurology specialist at AHC, so Cambodian children can have access to treatment for neurodevelopmental disorders such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Growing up, Dr Rachana watched her father work as a nurse, rebuilding Cambodia’s healthcare…
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Community, Health System Strengthening, Saving Babies' LivesSaved by Timely Intervention
In Preal Village, Rovieng District, Preah Vihear Province, a farmer named Sak is one of two Village Health Support Group (VHSG) volunteers assigned to the community. Sak has been a VHSG for over 26 years, and has been participating in Participatory Action Research (PAR),…
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COVID-19, ICU, SepsisLife-saving treatment during lockdown: Sopheak’s story
AHC treats children from all 25 provinces in Cambodia, with many traveling hours at the best of times to receive the care they need. A sustained community transmission of COVID-19 in late February 2021 led Cambodia to a national outbreak. The national and local…
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COVID-19, OncologyLife-saving treatment during lockdown: Samnang’s story
AHC treats children from all 25 provinces in Cambodia, with many traveling hours at the best of times to receive the care they need. A sustained community transmission of COVID-19 in late February 2021 led Cambodia to a national outbreak. The national and local…
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COVID-19, OncologyLife-saving treatment during lockdown: Sreineang’s story
AHC treats children from all 25 provinces in Cambodia, with many traveling hours at the best of times to receive the care they need. A sustained community transmission of COVID-19 in late February 2021 led Cambodia to a national outbreak. The national and local…
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