NovNovAsia
Cambodia News: Health & safety
Health & safety: verified news and practical context from Cambodia.
Let’s explore this page together
What would you like to learn about?
Choose a topic to show only the relevant news.
News 1–20 of 22
Cambodia Warns of Indirect Champi Effects Through October 23
Cambodia says Champi may bring thunderstorms, gusts and rougher coastal waters without crossing the country. The October 15 warning and the latest outlook explained.
Read news →Health & safetyBattambang Flood Relief Reaches 1,324 Families
Emergency supplies reached 1,324 families in Battambang on 15 October 2026. The distribution continued the next day, but important recovery questions remain open.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia reviews procedures for insured vehicle accidents
Cambodia's justice, interior and finance ministries are reviewing a joint process for insured road accidents. The proposal has not introduced new claims rules.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia expects rainy season to end in October's third week
Cambodia's water ministry expects the 2026 rainy season to end in the third week of October and urges water conservation ahead of drier months, with storms still possible.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia Completes Its First Kidney Transplant at Calmette
Calmette Hospital in Phnom Penh performed Cambodia’s first successful kidney transplant on 6 October 2026. The milestone is significant, but patient access remains unclear.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia Floods May Displace Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance
Cambodia’s mine authority warns that floodwater can move or bury mines and other explosive remnants, creating hazards beyond previously known locations.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia floods affect 156,125 hectares of rice fields
Flooding affected 156,125 hectares of rice fields in 10 Cambodian provinces by Sept. 30; the Agriculture Ministry says national food security remains stable.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia floods affect nearly 58,000 families
By September 28, floods had affected 57,980 families across 10 Cambodian provinces, with 4,819 evacuated as damage assessments continued to rise.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia floods affect over 25,500 families in 10 provinces
Flooding had affected more than 25,500 families by Sept. 26, with 2,908 evacuated. Rain remains the main risk through Sept. 30 and varies sharply by area.
Read news →Health & safetyMH WellFest Cambodia to Bring 14 Malaysian Hospitals to Phnom Penh
MH WellFest Cambodia 2026 is set for 3–4 October in Phnom Penh, bringing 14 Malaysian hospitals together with appointment-based specialist consultations.
Read news →Health & safetySiem Reap launches 2026–2030 tourism development plan
Siem Reap has launched a 2026–2030 tourism plan focused on experiences beyond Angkor, stronger services and safety, and longer visitor stays.
Read news →Health & safetyLuang Mè Hospital inaugurated after two years of operation
Luang Mè Hospital was formally inaugurated in Phnom Penh on 16 September after two years of operation, as Cambodia expands specialist cancer care.
Read news →Health & safetyKantha Bopha treated 9,631 children for dengue in August
Kantha Bopha hospitals treated 9,631 children for dengue in August 2026. The figure shows real pediatric pressure and why families should plan for care.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia launches Kapea Scams app to flag suspected fraud
Cambodia's National Police has launched Kapea Scams, a pilot app that flags reported scam numbers, supports call blocking and lets users submit suspected fraud reports.
Read news →Health & safetyMekong flooding: what to check before choosing an area
August flooding affected four Cambodian provinces. The useful lesson for long-term residents is to assess flood exposure at property and access-road level, not by country or province alone.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia and US fast-track 2026–2030 health cooperation
Cambodia and the US agreed to speed up a five-year health partnership covering surveillance, laboratories, research, workforce development and dengue control.
Read news →Health & safetyCambodia starts Tonle Sap river-basin masterplan
Phase 1 covers 11 Tonle Sap tributary basins and will assess water security, flood and drought risk, ecosystems and future investment needs.
Read news →Health & safetyOrienda Opens Surgical Center in Phnom Penh
Orienda International Hospital has opened a Surgical Center in Phnom Penh offering neurosurgery and orthopaedic care. What patients still need to verify.
Read news →Health & safetyVisa refreshes Cambodia payment security roadmap for 2026
Visa’s updated Cambodia roadmap focuses on stronger authentication, cyber assessments, AI-driven fraud risks, post-quantum readiness and payment-system resilience.
Read news →Health & safetyPhnom Penh launches 487-camera smart policing network
Phnom Penh has launched a Smart Police project built around 487 AI-enabled cameras. Here is what the system can do and what remains unclear about data use.
Read news →