Health Ministry Launches Type 1 Diabetes Camp in Kep to Boost Patient Care

Phnom Penh— Sept. 21, 2026: The Ministry of Health launched a two-day Type 1 Diabetes Camp in Kep province on Sept. 19, 2026, aimed at strengthening awareness and improving disease management among patients and their guardians.

Dr. Nguon Kheng, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health, presided over the opening ceremony. The camp was organised to help patients and caretakers share experiences on managing Type 1 diabetes more effectively.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Nguon Kheng thanked PSI and partner organisations for supporting Type 1 diabetes programmes, including health education, treatment support at national hospitals and community activities such as the camp. He encouraged PSI, relevant partners and the Department of Preventive Medicine to continue organising more health education and physical activity programmes to expand community knowledge.

The Secretary of State issued several recommendations. Health officials and medical teams were urged to focus not only on regular and correct medication but also on educating patients about lifestyle and safe dietary habits, described as key to managing both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Guardians were asked to support children with Type 1 diabetes in living as normally as possible, without pressure on physical activity or daily life, with dietary adjustments only as advised by doctors. Young patients were encouraged to follow medical instructions carefully, including insulin use and safe food consumption, and not to view themselves as under pressure or become discouraged, which could worsen the condition. He also stressed the importance of regular physical activity, an active approach to study and family life, and protecting mental health, noting the disease can be managed and treated. The public was advised to seek health information from credible medical sources and avoid unverified advice that could harm treatment outcomes.

The camp ran from Sept. 19 to 20 and brought together participants from the Department of Preventive Medicine, medical teams from the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital, the National Pediatric Hospital, Kantha Bopha Hospital and Jayavarman VII Hospital, along with PSI, A4D and 75 Type 1 diabetes patients aged 13 to 20 and their guardians.

Sources:

Ministry of Health — https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1K1LMk34Eg/

Reported by The Khmer Today