06 May 2012: For our teaser of the week, health authorities are warning people ahead of this year’s dengue season. The Ministry of Health is urging the population to take preventive measures, especially to protect children and other vulnerable people.

29 April 2012: With a population of over 13 million, a surprisingly high number of Cambodians suffer from diabetes. A 2010 survey showed that as many as 2.9 percent of Cambodians aged between 25-64 had diabetes. In Cambodia, the majority of patients go undiagnosed. There are very few hospitals specializing in diabetes treatment in the country. Equity Weekly looks into the reasons behind Cambodia’s high incidence of diabetes.

04 March 2012: Our teaser of the week takes a look at reports from Japanese researchers who claim that seven species of fish found in Cambodian rivers contain a type of worm that can cause liver cancer in humans if the fish are not well cooked before consumption.

27 November 2011: The lack of clean water for daily consumption in rural areas causes many serious health problems. Only 4% of Cambodia’s rural population has access to clean water supply. Water sources include rainwater, underground water and water from lakes, rivers and streams. Arsenic has been discovered in underground water in some provinces including Kampong Cham, Prey Veng, Kampong Thom, Kandal, Kampong Chhnang, Kratie and some areas around Phnom Penh along Mekong River and Tonle Sap. We look at the formation of arsenic, its effects on people and possible solutions. As part of a commitment to help resolve these problems, the Ministry of Rural Development has set a goal to supply clean water to all people living in rural areas by 2025. We examine the progress so far.

23 October 2011: Blood donation for saving the lives of fellow Cambodians. A recent campaign saw public and private sector workers come together with students in Phnom Penh to donate their blood for Cambodian hospitals.  But some people remain hesitant to donate, citing concerns about whether their blood reaches the neediest patients, whether it is free, and if there are any negative health impacts for donors? Another problem has emerged however, with some people regularly selling their blood to earn money to survive.