Campaign to support the World No Tobacco Day 2024 with the theme "Protecting children from tobacco industry interference" at the provincial level.
A national campaign that raised awareness about how the tobacco industry interferes with tobacco control which protects children from the dangers of tobacco was disseminated in 15 of 25 provinces. Multisectoral advocacy events involving WHO resulted in the proposal to have a sub-decree to ban electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products and shisha to protect youth.
Expanding NCD services at PHC in Mondulkiri province
• A total of 30 health center staff from 10 health centers were trained on the national SOP for hypertension and diabetes management in PHC.
• NCD services were established at 10 health centers in Mondulkiri province; including EMR application.
• A total number of 149 VHSG were trained and gained knowledge on community based NCD education to further strengthen community-based NCD education.
• A total number of 936 target population were screened for hypertension, diabetes and CVD risk
Support the development of the Fourth Health Strategic Plan 2024–2033 (HSP4) which provides strategic guidance on health sector development in the next decade
The Fourth Health Strategic Plan 2024–2033 (HSP4) is finalized and will be released by MOH in March 2025
Campaign to support the World No Tobacco Day 2024 with the theme "Protecting children from tobacco industry interference" at the provincial level.
A national campaign that raised awareness about how the tobacco industry interferes with tobacco control which protects children from the dangers of tobacco was disseminated in 15 of 25 provinces. Multisectoral advocacy events involving WHO resulted in the proposal to have a sub-decree to ban electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products and shisha to protect youth.
Campaign and policy discussion at national and subnational level to change the norm of alcohol use and development of legislation on Alcohol Control
Developed and carried out a national campaign and facilitated policy discussion at national and subnational levels to address alcohol use through policy and legislation. Local video clips, banners and posters aiming to shift public perceptions/social norms about alcohol use and to highlight its dangers, were developed through focus group testing and disseminated throughout Phnom Penh and several provinces from October to December 2024 reaching an estimated 25% or more of the adult population in Cambodia. An Inter-Ministerial Working Group for Alcohol Control was formed to support the preliminary discussions for developing legislation on Alcohol Control which would cover the WHO SAFER policy package measures.
Orientation Workshop of Provincial Focal Points on the Implementation of the National Action Plan for Oral Health 2023-2030
In 2024, Cambodia was one of only two countries in the region with a National Oral Health Action Plan. WHO supported the MOH to not only orient provincial focal points on the National Action Plan for Oral Health 2023-2030, but to operationalize the Plan at provincial-level. As a result, provincial focal points identified and conveyed recommendations to address the challenges to implementing the Plan at sub-national level such as ensuring that an essential package of infrastructure and skill for delivery of oral health services is available with an aim to reach all primary health care facilities; and are integrating oral health education into education curricula and including fluoride varnish in routine immunization programs, integrate oral health care services into social protection coverage.
Engaging Media in Cambodia to Promote Healthy Diet and Salt Reduction in Phnom Penh and provinces
WHO collaborated with the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Health to promote nationwide salt reduction messaging, through provincial-level dissemination, potentially reaching over 25% of the adult population.
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