Cambodian Urologists to Train in France for Women's Care
Three specialists will train in Paris to improve care for women with pelvic floor and urinary disorders in Cambodia.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Women’s Health
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Cambodian and French health officials recently met to expand the LOTUS programme, an initiative focused on improving care for women with urinary and pelvic floor disorders. As part of this effort, three urologists from Phnom Penh will travel to Paris for specialized clinical training.
Why it matters
This partnership aims to build local capacity in managing complex pelvic conditions and aligns with Cambodia's broader goal of reaching universal health coverage by 2035. Enhancing specialized training helps bridge critical gaps in women's health access and clinical expertise.
The initiative is supported by a formal inter-agency agreement involving three urologists selected for clinical observerships in Paris, compared to the nation's current specialist capacity. The precise scope of long-term patient outcome targets remains under investigation.
The players
Chheang Ra
The Minister of Health in Cambodia who oversees the national implementation of health policy and strategic medical partnerships.
Veronique Phe
The founder of AIRES Global Health, an organization that facilitates international medical collaboration and capacity-building programs.
The details
The LOTUS programme centers on advanced diagnostic and surgical approaches for urinary and pelvic floor disorders. By facilitating a knowledge exchange between French medical teams and clinicians from Calmette Hospital, Preah Kossamak Hospital, and the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, the programme allows for the transfer of technical expertise. This training helps surgeons better manage complex pelvic health cases that require specialized surgical intervention.
Timeline
The meeting between the Ministry of Health and AIRES Global Health took place on October 21, 2026.
Cambodia is currently implementing its Fourth National Health Strategic Plan, which runs from 2025 to 2034.
The nation maintains a target of achieving universal health coverage by 2035.
Health Landscape
This collaboration represents a strategic move to integrate specialized women's health services into Cambodia's ongoing medical infrastructure development. It follows the objectives set forth in the Fourth National Health Strategic Plan to modernize clinical care and expand provider expertise.
For patients in Phnom Penh experiencing chronic pelvic floor or urinary issues, this program aims to increase access to specialized surgical expertise at major regional hospitals. If you are managing similar concerns, discuss potential treatment pathways and available specialist referrals with your primary physician.
The takeaway
The LOTUS programme highlights the growing global emphasis on targeted training for complex pelvic floor disorders. Patients should prioritize consultations with urologists who stay current on advanced surgical techniques to manage persistent urinary health concerns.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Khmer Times.
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