Kampong Thom: The Kampong Thom Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs collaborated with the Department of Women and Health of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, the Provincial Department of Health, local authorities in districts/communes, villages, and health centers, under the sponsorship of the Fred Hollow Foundation, organized an educational forum on gender and eye health, free eye examinations and treatment for citizens in the community at Wat Pothiracha Settharam (Wat Andot) in Andot village, Baksna commune, Baray district, Kampong Thom province, under the chairmanship of Ms. Su Pharin, Deputy Director of the Kampong Thom Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs, and with the participation of members from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, the Deputy Director of the Baray District Social Affairs and Social Welfare Office, representatives of Kampong Thom Provincial Referral Hospital, officials from the Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs, officials from the Krava commune health center, commune chiefs, commune council members, village heads, deputy village heads, village members, and a total of 223 citizens, 145 women, on September 11, 2026.
This educational platform aims to provide citizens with knowledge to clearly understand gender and eye health, to receive eye examinations on-site in the community, and to provide referrals for eye treatment such as cataract surgery, cataract surgery, and other eye diseases for free.
On this occasion, Ms. Su Pharin, Deputy Director of the Kampong Thom Provincial Department of Women’s Affairs, spoke about gender perspectives and the roles of men and women in today’s society. There are also women in government positions, from the sub-national to the national level. She continued that eye examinations are very important so that we can be aware of eye diseases, cataracts, macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. And other diseases caused by viruses, we have examined and treated in time, we must pay attention to eye health. If there is a problem, you must see a doctor who has expertise in eye care.
Today’s forum is very good, with activities to examine and treat eyes for free for citizens in the community. The Royal Government is trying to pay attention and considerate of citizens who are facing various difficulties.
In addition, the Deputy Director also mentioned drugs and the problem of infant mortality and stillbirth in 2025, so in order to reduce infant mortality and stillbirth, the Deputy Director also urged all pregnant women to go for regular prenatal check-ups according to doctor’s appointments and encouraged all women to maintain good health and hygiene, and mentioned the increase in dengue fever during this rainy season. Please be careful and take preventive measures against dengue fever, including seeking timely treatment. Please also ask guardians with children over the age of 18 to register to vote and check the voter list. In 2027, there will be elections to select commune leaders and national leaders or representatives in 2028.
By: Samnieng
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