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How can we strengthen pathology services in Cambodia?

Hiroki Akaba1, Noriko Fujita1, Gerhard Stauch2

  • 1Bureau of International Health Cooperation, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

Global Health & Medicine
|December 17, 2020
PubMed

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Cambodia

Area of Science:

  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Public Health
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Cambodia faces increasing demand for pathology services due to economic growth and evolving disease patterns.
  • Current pathology workforce in Cambodia is limited, with only four pathologists and 18 technologists in 2016.
  • International collaborations are crucial for developing pathology expertise and services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the current state of pathology services in Cambodia.
  • To outline international support initiatives for Cambodian pathology professionals.
  • To identify future needs for strengthening pathology services in Cambodia.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing pathology services and workforce data in Cambodia.
  • Description of international support programs, including training and educational initiatives.
  • Analysis of challenges and recommendations for future development.

Main Results:

  • A postgraduate pathology course was established in 2015, with five residents certified by 2018.
  • On-the-job training for pathology technologists focuses on improving diagnostic slide preparation.
  • Clinicopathological conferences have been introduced to enhance interdisciplinary communication.

Conclusions:

  • Significant progress has been made, but substantial development is still needed to achieve high-quality pathology services.
  • Continued international coordination and investment in human resource development are essential.
  • Strengthening pathology services will improve healthcare outcomes for Cambodian citizens.

Keywords:
Pathologistcervical cancerhuman resource developmentpathology technologist

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