AKP Phnom Penh, January 30, 2026 --

Cambodia’s Kantha Bopha Hospitals provided free medical consultations and treatment to more than one million children in 2025, marking a 14 percent increase in patient volume compared to the previous year, according to the foundation’s annual activity report.

Across its facilities in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, the hospital group recorded 1,071,637 outpatient visits. The report detailed a significant surge in specialised care, including the hospitalisation of 233,243 children, of whom 22,982 were treated for severe dengue fever.

The hospitals’ surgical departments remained under high demand, conducting 34,889 general surgeries and 1,163 life-saving operations for congenital heart defects. Beyond pediatric care, the institution’s maternity wards supported 108,134 prenatal consultations and assisted in the delivery of 25,736 infants.

To maintain its "pro-poor" mission of providing high-quality healthcare without discrimination, Kantha Bopha spent approximately US$46.18 million in 2025.

Founded in its modern iteration in 1992 in Phnom Penh and expanded to Siem Reap (Jayavarman VII Hospital) in 1999, Kantha Bopha has evolved into a premier medical hub. Its services now span: Pediatric intensive care and neonatology; Oncology and leukemia treatment; Pediatric neurosurgery and interventional cardiology; Diabetes and digestive health specialties; Maternal health and preventative immunisations.

Lok Chumteav Dr. Pich Chanmony, Honorary President of the Kantha Bopha Foundation and First Lady of Cambodia, highlighted the long-term impact of the institution. She noted that many children once saved by the hospital have grown to become medical professionals themselves, contributing back to Cambodia’s human capital.

The First Lady continues to urge philanthropists and the public to contribute to the Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation. She described donations to the hospital as a "righteous act of charity," emphasising that supporting the health of the nation's youth is a direct investment in the country’s future stability and prosperity.

By K. Rithy Reak