On 14 January 2026 in Phnom Penh, the NUS Cambodia Program was honoured to co-convene the National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) Implementation Workshop with the Department of Preventive Medicine and Calmette Hospital, under the Ministry of Health’s leadership.
His Excellency Dr Ngov Kang, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Health, opened the event and highlighted the rising incidence and mortality of cancer. He welcomed the timely dialogue at the workshop, which focused on translating the National Cancer Control Plan 2025–2030 into clear, coordinated actions for 2026–2027 — prioritising prevention, early detection, effective treatment, and strong governance.
The workshop brought together more than 100 participants from national and provincial levels, across ministries, hospitals, development partners, and civil society.
Key discussions highlighted:
🔹 Investing upstream in prevention and early detection
🔹 Strengthening health worker capacity and cancer care pathways
🔹 Building robust cancer information systems and registries
🔹 Conducting implementation, monitoring, and mid-term review in 2027
As mentioned by SSHSPH Vice Dean (Global Health) Prof Alex Cook, who gave remarks at the opening segment, we are proud to be in Cambodia for the 12th year and are committed to supporting effective, fair, and sustainable systems for cancer prevention and care. Also, a big thank you to Dr Kennedy Ng from the National Cancer Centre Singapore for presenting and sharing the experience of Singapore!
Together, we move from strategy to action — for better health outcomes and a stronger health system.