Cambodia Seeks Long-Term Health Cooperation, Emphasizing Capacity Building in Kidney Transplants
Cambodia's Ministry of Health has emphasized a preference for long-term medical cooperation and local capacity building over one-time technical transfers. Following the success of the first kidney transplant with French support, the ministry highlighted its commitment to fostering self-reliance among Cambodian medical professionals through sustained partnerships.
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