Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world have struggled to get the supplies they need, putting people at an increased risk of infection.
WHO has played a strong role in helping Cambodia procure medical supplies in its COVID-19 prevention and response efforts.
To date, WHO, with support from UNDP, UNICEF and UNOPS, has provided the Cambodian Ministry of Health with a range of vital supplies including 480 000 pieces of personal protective equipment, 370 000 masks, 70 000 face shields, and 300 oxygen concentrators. WHO has also delivered key laboratory supplies, including 71 200 RT-PCR reagents. In addition, WHO has supported other partners to procure a range of supplies with funding from the World Bank, including 5 000 GeneXpert test cartridges and 53 ventilators.
WHO has supported the Royal Government of Cambodia to strengthen its regulatory capacity, draft a COVID-19 National Deployment and Vaccination Plan (NDVP) and assess immunization supply chain management. This planning will be essential to get a successful COVID-19 vaccine to priority groups in an equitable and effective manner.