About 1,000 health officials to be deployed during Water Festival
The Health Ministry will deploy about 1,000 health officials during Water Festival.
Tag: health
Build a network to share knowledge about health
The best part of my job is that I get to visit remote villages in many states. So often, I get a sense of déjà vu on these journeys, when I see frail pregnant women and new mothers, and malnourished children with listless eyes.
Face the facts to stay abreast of cancer
THERE are a lot of things that we would rather not discuss, mostly out of fear to what it could entail. It can be scary to acknowledge the existence of something, especially if this ‘something’ is what you would have to live with.
In the pink of health
Cancer. The dreaded one word that could shatter dreams, break hearts and even claim lives. By definition, it is plainly described as an abnormal growth of cells. But what you might not know is that sometimes this also causes old cells to not die and instead, continue to grow uncontrollably, forming a mass of tissue we know as ‘tumour’.
Stay sharp, super-agers
IT is a known fact that the body deteriorates as we age. According to MedlinePlus, the aging changes occur in all parts of the body – cells, tissues and even organs.
How to have a wholesome holiday
Did you know that the word ‘Phchum’ itself means to congregate or to meet together? It is said that Phchum Ben is the time of the year where families find quality time to spend with each other.
Asean commits to tackle health threats
Asean Health ministers to increase public health protection measures.
False ASF claims spark confusion
Officials request people to stop disseminating false information that ASF can be transmitted to humans.
The bitter truth
People say you should never judge a book by its cover and they are right. In a glance, bitter melon would probably scare you away with its bright green exterior and jagged surface. The name doesn’t really scream ‘I’m delicious’ either.
Mothers urged to breastfeed newborn babies
Experts have called on mothers to breastfeed their children for at least six months.
Pork consumption plummets as fear of ASF virus spreads
Sellers of pig products are reporting a decline in business activity.
Asean to jointly tackle fake medicines
Asean health officials to jointly combat the distribution of fake medicines.
Australia discusses development programmes
Australian Ambassador aims to improve health and education access in Mondulkiri.
Ministry bans several foods sold in schools
Education Ministry bans the sale of certain foods and drinks to protect students’ health.
Public urged to not fall for smoking ads
Awareness would help address any new tactics on the promotion of tobacco: GGTC.
Why football is a fabulous fit for females
However, did you know that football does wonders for females, too?
All about the pancreas
Suffice to say that if your pancreas starts to fail, you will probably not be able to enjoy your favorite meal the same way again.
Charity cycle race seeks to promote healthy living
August’s Cycling for Environment and Children’s Health race is open for registration.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2019
This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work event, themed “Safetyand Health and the Future of Work”, was held on May 3 at Neang Kok Special Economic Zone in Koh Kong Province.
CONNECT YOUR BODY AND MIND
Mental stress is the modern-day adults’ biggest enemy. In small doses, it may impose enough pressure for us to reach peak performance. However, when accumulated or repressed over a certain period of time, it can take a heavy toll on your overall health.
Philips expects sales growth to accelerate
Philips said it expects sales to accelerate in coming months.
Education Ministry cuts school hours over hot weather
Schooling hours were cut by half an hour before the weather got too hot.
Students sent to hospital over food poisoning
40 students at the O’Ambel Primary School fell sick during a Angkormilk roadshow.
A smart choice a day keeps NCDs away
Good health depends largely on the choices we make on a daily basis. While lifestyle is only one of the factors that could jeopardise our overall well-being, making an informed decision could reduce our health risks and possibly add years to our life.
Japan’s population health: A power shift in healthcare
Japan’s population is both aging and declining at a faster rate than any other in the world.
Call for increase in tobacco taxes
Health experts are calling for the government to increase tobacco tax and use the money to expand health care benefits for the public.
Experts call for tobacco tax increase
Health experts are calling for the government to increase tobacco tax and use the money to expand health care benefits for the public.
Ministry targets eliminating malaria by 2025
Health Ministry is targeting to eliminate the disease in the Kingdom by 2025.
Ministry reminds public to safeguard health during New Year
As millions of people are preparing to embark in a mass exodus to celebrate the upcoming Khmer New Year with their families in their hometowns
Call to regulate alcohol advertising
Cambodia Movement for Health and lawyers have requested the government to have laws to regulate alcohol advertisements which encourage people to consume alcohol despite adverse social impacts.
