US, Cambodia Seal $36 Million Health Cooperation Framework
US, Cambodia Seal $36 Million Health Cooperation Framework
PHNOM PENH, April 7, 2026 — Cambodia and the United States have signed a five-year health cooperation agreement worth $36 million, aimed at strengthening efforts to combat infectious diseases and improve public health systems.
The agreement, comprising a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA), was signed on April 2 by Chhieng Yanara and Health Minister Chheang Ra on behalf of the Royal Government of Cambodia, and Bridgette L. Walker, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh.
The deal establishes a framework for cooperation on key health priorities, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, while strengthening disease surveillance, outbreak response and laboratory networks.
Under the agreement, the United States is expected to provide more than $30 million over five years, while Cambodia will increase domestic health spending by over $5 million, reflecting a joint commitment to long-term sustainability in the sector.
The Data Sharing Agreement sets protocols to ensure that health data exchanged under the partnership meets high standards of privacy and security.
Officials said the cooperation will support Cambodia’s efforts to eliminate malaria, reduce tuberculosis incidence and end HIV as a public health threat, while improving the country’s ability to detect and respond to future outbreaks.
A joint steering committee will be established to oversee implementation and ensure alignment with shared objectives.
The agreement marks a continuation of decades-long health cooperation between Cambodia and the United States, with both sides emphasising the importance of building resilient and self-sustaining health systems.
Cambodian officials said the partnership aligns with national priorities to strengthen human capital and public health infrastructure, while U.S. representatives highlighted its role in advancing global health security and preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
