Group photo from the 2025 Cambodia Annual Review
The Heart-Heart Foundation Cambodia Branch is implementing a project to prevent
and manage Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Battambang region.
On February 11th, the branch hosted the ‘2025 Annual Review & 2026 Plan Sharing‘ at the Khemara Hotel in Battambang
to review the past year‘s achievements and outline the plans for this year‘s project.
Key partners and stakeholders attending the Annual Review
This annual review was a meaningful occasion where key partners—including
the Cambodian Ministry of Health (MoH), the Battambang Provincial Health Department (PHD) and Provincial Office of Education (POE),
the Thmar Koul District Governor, staff from the Thmar Koul Operational District (OD), its Referral Hospital, and Health Centers,
as well as the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH)—gathered to confirm the achievements
of the community-based NCD prevention and management project and to share their wisdom for even greater change.
Receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from the Preventive Medicine Department of the Cambodian Ministry of Health (MoH)
In particular, the annual review began with a special ceremony
where the Preventive Medicine Department of the Cambodian Ministry of Health (MoH)
presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Heart-Heart Foundation, adding even greater significance to the event.
The certificate, presented by Dr. Muyseang, Deputy Director of the Preventive Medicine Department,
held profound meaning as it represented official national recognition
of the Foundation‘s sincere efforts over the past five years to strengthen
primary healthcare services and improve the health of local residents.
Participants engaged in discussions during the Annual Review
The annual review was originally scheduled for December 2025.
However, the schedule was unavoidably postponed due to the intensified border dispute
between Cambodia and Thailand at that time.
Although we could not proceed as planned, the meeting held at the start of 2026 became even more meaningful.
It provided an opportunity to thoroughly review the past year and,
based on those reflections, establish a more sophisticated and refined plan for the new year.
Dr. Chin Han, Director of the Thmar Koul Operational District (OD), delivering a presentation
In the first session, a series of passionate presentations took place,
focusing on strengthening management capacity and enhancing expertise at the primary healthcare level.
First, Dr. Chin Han, Director of the Thmar Koul Operational District (OD),
shared the current status of how health centers have systematically managed
and supervised NCD (Non-Communicable Disease) patients over the past year.
Vicheth, Acting Deputy Project Manager (DPM) of the Heart-Heart Foundation Cambodia Branch, delivering a presentation
Following this, Vicheth, Acting Deputy Project Manager (DPM) of the Heart-Heart Foundation Cambodia Branch,
presented a sustainable "Quality Improvement" strategy designed to enable the community to maintain current NCD services independently.
In particular, this session featured in-depth case studies from the Thmar Koul and Bavel Referral Hospitals.
They shared specific experiences regarding the prevention and management of complications that can be fatal for diabetic patients.
Professor Kyu-jin Jang of Ajou University, Technical Advisor to the Heart-Heart Foundation, delivering a presentation
Furthermore, officials from the Provincial Health Department (PHD) and the Central Ministry of Health (MoH) meticulously reviewed
the extent to which each Operational District (OD) achieved its patient management targets.
Adding to this, Professor Kyu-jin Jang of Ajou University, serving as a Technical Advisor
to the Heart-Heart Foundation, introduced Korean cases of community-based NCD management
and provided practical advice applicable to the Cambodian context, further deepening the quality of the discussions.
Vannsav, Field Coordinator (FC) of the Heart-Heart Foundation Cambodia Branch, delivering a presentation
The second session focused on "Community Empowerment,"
aiming to help residents develop the capacity to manage their own health.
Vannsav, Field Coordinator (FC) of the Heart-Heart Foundation Cambodia Branch,
reported on community-based NCD activities and the "Social Club," a community exercise group organized at the Kdol Ta Hen Health Center.
Additionally, Sokuntheary, Communication Coordinator (CC) of the Heart-Heart Foundation Cambodia Branch,
and Kimsour, Deputy Director of the Bavel District Office of Education,
delivered a joint presentation on NCD-related school activities conducted in collaboration with the Office of Education.
Participants engaging in group discussions to set the strategic direction for the 2026 project
Following the presentations,
all participants divided into groups for in-depth discussions on strategies to strengthen and revitalize the 2026 project.
Together, they explored ways to ensure the project takes deeper root within the lives of the local residents,
seeking practical solutions for long-term impact.
Participants enjoying the lucky draw event
To lighten the mood, a special session was arranged during the meeting to help participants relax.
In addition to a lucky draw for prizes, everyone joined in a health gymnastics session
led by the "Social Club," the community exercise group.
Following the meal, this shared activity allowed participants to re-energize and connect through movement.
Participants following along with the "Social Club" health gymnastics
Through the shared experience of laughing and moving together,
participants built a stronger sense of fellowship.
Meanwhile, a photo wall on one side of the venue was filled with warm messages
wishing for health and hope in the new year.
The photo wall filled with warm messages wishing for health and hope in the new year
As the project enters its final year, this annual review served as a significant occasion to witness the positive changes achieved so far.
Based on the invaluable feedback gathered during this meeting,
the Heart-Heart Foundation Cambodia Branch plans to further refine the primary healthcare management system in 2026.
As we embark on this final journey toward the project‘s completion,
we ask for your continued interest and warm support for the hopeful transformations blooming in Cambodia!
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