Cambodia NCDI Poverty Commission
The Cambodia NCDI Poverty Commission—which is hosted by the Khmer HIV/AIDS NGO Alliance (KHANA) and the Ministry of Health’s NCD Division—held its first official meeting in May 2022. The following March, Commission members reviewed key findings of the country’s situation analysis and conducted a workshop to form recommendations on which noncommunicable conditions and interventions to prioritize based on burden, severity, and equity. The Commission published its final report in October 2024.
Cambodia NCDI Poverty Commission Resources
Workshop on Conducting Analyses and Setting Priorities
In March 2023, Commission members reviewed key findings of the country’s situation analysis and conducted a workshop to form recommendations on prioritizing noncommunicable conditions and interventions based on burden, severity, and equity.
Final Report
Published in October 2024, the Commission’s report provides insights into Cambodia’s noncommunicable disease burden, identifies currently neglected conditions, and explores interventions that could be adopted to further the country’s progress in achieving universal health coverage.
Commission Updates
Commission Membership
Honorary Advisor
H.E. Tia Phalla – Vice Chair of National Aid Authority
Commission Co-Chairs
Dr. Kol Hero – Preventative Medicine, Ministry of Health
Mr. Choub Sok Chamreun – KHANA
Commissioners
Mr. Chhoun Pheak – KHANA
Prof. Ir Por – National Institute for Public Health (NIPH), Cambodian Journal of Public Health
Dr. Yi Siyan – KHANA Center for Population Health Research
Dr. Touch Khun – Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital
Dr. Thel Sophea – Khmer Soviet Friendship Hospital
Prof. Iv Malen – Kuntheakbopha Hospital
Dr. Lim Kruy – Sihanouk Hospital Center of Hope
Dr. Vong Sathiarany – Preventative Medicine, Ministry of Health
Dr. Lak Muyseang – Preventative Medicine, Ministry of Health
Dr. Chhea Chhordaphea – National Center of Health Promotion (NCHP), Ministry of Health
Mr. Maurits van Pelt – MoPoTsyo
Dr. Khim Sam Ath – WHO
Mr. Lim Sophorn – CNCDA
Dr. Kheang Soyty – HSD
Dr. Khem Thann – LC
Dr. Ung Prahors – GIZ
Ms. Hak Sreylen – Health Economic
Dr. Om Chhoivorn - Consultant
Prof. Saphonn Vonthanak – University of Health Sciences
Mr. Tim Vora – HACC
Dr. Sok Kanha – Health Financing Unit, Ministry of Health
Mr. Puy Kea – Club of Cambodian Journalists
Mr. Pov Sothearin – Rep. Youth Affected Community
Dr. Mao Lan – CHAI
Dr. Theng Youdalin – Calmet Hospital
Dr. Kuy Samnang – Khmer Soviet Friendship Hospital
Secretariat of the Cambodia NCDI Poverty Commission
Dr. Chhun Loun – National Coordinator, Preventative Medicine, Ministry of Health
Mr. Chhoun Pheak – National Coordinator, KHANA
Mr. Tout Sovannary – Project Manager, KHANA
Mr. Taing Hangleang – Research Assistant, KHANA