The SPH2801 course offered our students a meaningful opportunity to explore Cambodia’s healthcare landscape firsthand. Through site visits to both public and private health facilities, students gained valuable insights into the country’s healthcare structure, the challenges it faces, and the cultural factors that influence health behaviours and perceptions.
The experiential learning journey also deepened understanding of key public health issues such as HIV, Tuberculosis, and chronic diseases, and how these are managed within local contexts. What made the trip especially impactful was the opportunity for direct engagement with communities and individuals living with these conditions—providing a human perspective to classroom concepts.
This immersive experience underscored that while Cambodia’s healthcare system differs from Singapore’s, there is much to learn from the country’s resilience, community solidarity, and unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes