Korea University Medical Center, 'Korean Children's Hospital'K-Medical know-how established in Cambodia

Dec 06, 2024

Korea University Medical Center (Ministry of Medical Affairs and Medical Center Director Yoon Eul-sik) recently successfully completed a field training program at Cambodia National Children's Hospital (NPH).

The purpose of this training was to strengthen the capabilities of Cambodia's National Children's Hospital in the field of hematologic tumors, nerves, and infections. In particular, a large number of pediatric and adolescent medical staff at Korea University Anam Hospital and international health experts at Korea University Medical Center participated in the lecture. This training was operated as the last stage of the project in 2024, following the first on-site training held in July this year and the invited training in Korea at Korea University Anam Hospital from July to September.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) 'Project to Strengthen the Internal Medicine Capacity of Cambodia National Children's Hospital (PMC Service)' will be held for five years, and this training will be conducted by six doctors, nurses, and international health project experts, including Professor Park Joon-eun of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents at Korea University Anam Hospital and Kim Yoon-seop, Special Professor of Social Contribution at Korea University Medical Center, to transfer know-how on strengthening clinical capabilities and hospital management to local medical staff. Specifically, it covers a wide range of areas for the development of Cambodia's National Children's Hospital, such as △ Strengthening the capacity of specialized medical personnel for children △ Building of the National Children's Hospital △ Supporting medical equipment △ Hospital management diagnosis.




In the Department of Pediatric Oncology, Professor Park Joon-eun of the Department of Pediatric Oncology at Korea University Anam Hospital gave an in-depth lecture on acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and stem cell treatment, while Professor Byun Jung-hye of the Department of Pediatric Neurology at Korea University Anam Hospital introduced classification of epileptic syndrome, characteristics by age, and treatment methods.

In the field of infection prevention and management, Choi Young-joon, a professor of pediatrics and adolescents at Korea University Anam Hospital, produced education and videos to inform the importance of hand washing and supported the preparation of the Cambodia 'Hand Washing Day' event on May 5 next year. In addition, strategies for medical safety and measures to improve medical services were also suggested.

In addition, the model that achieved results in this training will be expanded to pediatric respiratory and allergy departments and pediatric otolaryngology in 2025, pediatric endocrinology and nephrology in 2026, and the advanced medical system of Korea University Medical Center will be passed on to become an advanced hospital.




Professor Park Jun-eun of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents at Korea University Anam Hospital said, `This field training was not just a training education, but an important opportunity to develop the Cambodian medical system"Cambodia's medical development is still slow, but the noble will of dealing with children's lives has come together, and passion has been hotter than ever throughout the training schedule,' he said.

Meanwhile, Korea University Medical Center has continued its activities for about five years from 2023 to 2027 with the aim of strengthening the capabilities of Cambodia's National Children's Hospital, expanding access to medical care for the vulnerable, and establishing an independent public health care system.

Korea University Medical Center, 'Korean Children's Hospital'K-Medical know-how established in Cambodia
Professor Park Joon-eun of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents at Korea University Anam Hospital is conducting a training lecture in Cambodia.








This article was translated by Naver AI translator.