Scenes of medical staff participating in the ‘NCD Treatment and Management Capacity Strengthening Training Program‘
The Heart-Heart Foundation Cambodia Branch is implementing
Phase 2 of the Community-based Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention
and Management Project in Battambang, Cambodia.
Phase 1 focused on establishing the service delivery foundation for NCD prevention
and management, centered around the local referral hospital.
Phase 2 aims to enhance the regional healthcare system to effectively manage
severe chronic diseases and their complications, moving beyond simple initial care.
Accordingly, the Foundation is continually operating advanced training programs
to strengthen the capacity of medical staff at the local referral hospital,
with over 10 doctors having participated in the training to date.
Two Weeks of Intensive Training at the Phnom Penh Diabetes Center!
Scenes of medical staff participating in the training program and interacting with patients
Three doctors from the referral hospital within the operational
district of Thma Koul in Battambang participated
in the ‘NCD Treatment and Management Capacity Strengthening Training Program‘.
From October 5th to 18th, these doctors completed two weeks of advanced education
at the Cambodia-China Friendship Hospital‘s Diabetes Center in Phnom Penh
to enhance their specialization.
This training was structured around education and practical exercises
focusing on diabetes and its complications.
Key educational content included an in-depth study of the types
and characteristics of diabetes, and practical treatments necessary for actual patients,
such as how to manage the emergency condition of hypoglycemia.
In particular, advanced training was conducted on ways to prevent
and manage various complications, including diabetic retinopathy,
an eye complication that can arise from diabetes.
Scenes of medical staff participating in the training program and interacting with patients
In addition, they were able to cultivate skills that are immediately applicable
to the field by focusing on actual patient cases,
collaboratively considering the most effective treatment methods,
and practicing how to make clinical decisions.
The medical staff who completed the training stated that
they plan to share the acquired knowledge with their colleagues at the referral hospital
and apply it immediately to improve local healthcare services.
They also demonstrated their commitment to continuous learning through
ongoing communication with the professors at the Phnom Penh hospital.
"Bringing Knowledge to the Community" Interview with Participating Medical Staff
Q. What was the biggest change you gained from this training?
Dr. Top Song Meng
A. Dr. Top Song Meng (Babel Referral Hospital)
"Through this training, I have clearly understood the clinical evidence
for insulin treatment and the insulin adjustment protocols.
Although insulin can control blood sugar faster than oral medications,
we have been taking a conservative approach due to concerns about side effects.
Now, I have the confidence to actively apply insulin treatment and
can provide better outcomes for my patients."
Q. What are your general impressions of the training?
Dr.Seng Savethe
A. Dr. Seng Savethe (Thmar Koul Referral Hospital)
"This was my first time receiving advanced medical training outside of Battambang.
I am grateful to the Heart-Heart Foundation for providing such a valuable opportunity.
We will work with our colleagues to use this training
as a starting point to elevate our hospital‘s NCD services to the next level."
Scenes of medical staff participating in the training program
The Heart-Heart Foundation is supporting local hospitals
by continuously providing such professional education,
enabling them to steadily raise the quality of NCD treatment
and effectively respond to the growing demand for services.
We will continue our efforts to strengthen the capacity of local health authorities
and improve healthcare services so that local residents can enjoy
healthy and sustainable lives.
<The Heart-Heart Foundation is implementing the Community-based Non-Communicable Disease Prevention
and Management Project in the Battambang region of Cambodia with the support of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).>
