The Samdech Techo Voluntary Youth Doctor Association (TYDA) and the Nokor Tep Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of carrying out humanitarian activities for the public by providing free medical examinations and treatment across the country.

Speaking at the April 20 signing ceremony, TYDA chairman of the board Hun Manet said both organisations shared a similar mission – to save lives among the public by providing health services.

“We have worked together during the pandemic by setting up the Luang Mer Hospital, which provided emergency care and treatment for Covid-19 patients,” he said.

He added that the response of the government – and its partners – meant that the current Covid-19 situation was very different from that of last year. People had enjoyed the Khmer New year without fear, he said.

“All the work we have been doing was not just for show, but to save lives of the people. The fight against this virus is a fight against a shadowy enemy. We strove to overcome many obstacles in our battle against this disease, and hope to defeat it soon and return to normal,” he said.

Ing Kantha Phavi – Minister of Women’s Affairs and founder of the Nokor Tep Foundation – noted that prior to the signing, TYDA and the foundation convened several meetings to reach agreement on how best to cooperate and share information about the scholarship provision for medical and pharmaceutical staff and financial support for needy patients the two could offer.

She added that the agreement was a testament to the closer cooperation between the two. She hoped that they would continue working together on their meaningful mission to increase access to affordable, effective and efficient healthcare services for all Cambodians, especially the most vulnerable and the impoverished.

“I firmly believe that cooperation between the two institutions will bear fruit according to the expected purpose and goals,” she said.