The United States recently donated $500,000 worth of medical equipment to the hospital. Our free, life saving programs would not be possible without the support of donations like this.The US began its support of the hospital in 2003. Their donation of 85 pieces of medical equipment will go on to save thousands of lives, including the 3,000 HIV-positive patients that currently rely on the hospital.
U.S. Ambassador Carol A. Roadley said of SHCH, "Not only is this one of the busiest adult hospitals in Cambodia, it is one of the best. The hardworking staff here provides the poor with health care of the highest standard at no charge."
Click here for the full article on the US Embassy website.
Know more about the hospital:
- Celebrating its one millionth outpatient visit this November!
- Began in 1996
- Provides completely free medical services
- Recently create a Mobile Clinic for patients that cannot travel
Find out more about the Sihanouk Hospital Center of HOPE
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