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Phnom Penh

Cambodia

Phnom Penh’s accession to C/Can represents a major step forward in Cambodia’s work to improve access to better cancer care and reflects a national commitment to addressing the country’s growing cancer burden. Cambodia currently faces 15,000 new cases a year, with a particularly high rate of cervical cancer, but the partnership with C/Can will enable Phnom Penh to develop locally focused solutions that can be rolled out nationwide.

Country
Joined C/CAN

September 2022

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Why it matters

135.3

Cancer incidence rate (per 100,000)
1.5 M

Phnom Penh population
97

Cancer mortality rate (per 100,000)

Needs and challenges in Phnom Pehn

A multidisciplinary technical committee of local experts and institutions is currently undertaking an analysis of the state of cancer care in the city and identifying essential priorities.

Joining C/Can represents a major step forward in our work to improve access to better cancer care and reflects a nationwide commitment to addressing our country’s growing cancer burden.

Professor Mam Bunheng

Minister of Health of Cambodia