Commonground
Senior Moderator
August 11, 2025
PHNOM PENH — The Humanitarian Response Forum (HRF) has raised alarm over the critical health and protection needs of more than 150,000 people displaced by last month’s Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, warning that overcrowded shelters, disease risks, and lack of essential services could deepen their suffering.
The HRF — a network of UN agencies, NGOs, and humanitarian partners coordinating emergency assistance in Cambodia — uploaded its second situation report on August 11, detailing the impact of the crisis and the multi-sectoral response underway. The forum works closely with the Cambodian government and civil society to assess needs, mobilize resources, and avoid duplication of aid efforts.
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Health Needs Mounting
The HRF found that crowded conditions and inadequate sanitation in displacement sites have fueled outbreaks of fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases, while mental health needs remain “pressing and underserved.” Access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART) for people living with HIV has also been disrupted, with some patients unable to travel for treatment due to safety concerns or lack of transport.
The National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control has requested “70,000 mosquito nets, 1.2 million bottles of repellent and 30,000 dengue rapid tests” to reduce vector-borne disease risks.
WHO has provided emergency health kits for 10,000 people for three months, a trauma and surgery kit for 50 operations, and is “enhancing disease surveillance with a focus on detecting potential outbreaks.”
UNICEF, Plan International, and the Ministry of Health have also rolled out vaccination campaigns targeting displaced children.
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Food and Livelihoods Under Strain
While initial food donations met short-term needs, “in larger and more remote displacement sites food is increasingly reported as an urgent need,” the HRF said. Displacement during the planting season has disrupted livelihoods, threatening long-term food security.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has provided 225 metric tons of rice to 4,500 households in Oddar Meanchey, while Dan Church Aid has delivered unconditional cash transfers to more than 3,300 people to purchase food and essential supplies.
Continued: https://cambodianess.com/article/hu...gent-health-protection-gaps-for-war-displaced
PHNOM PENH — The Humanitarian Response Forum (HRF) has raised alarm over the critical health and protection needs of more than 150,000 people displaced by last month’s Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, warning that overcrowded shelters, disease risks, and lack of essential services could deepen their suffering.
The HRF — a network of UN agencies, NGOs, and humanitarian partners coordinating emergency assistance in Cambodia — uploaded its second situation report on August 11, detailing the impact of the crisis and the multi-sectoral response underway. The forum works closely with the Cambodian government and civil society to assess needs, mobilize resources, and avoid duplication of aid efforts.
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Health Needs Mounting
The HRF found that crowded conditions and inadequate sanitation in displacement sites have fueled outbreaks of fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases, while mental health needs remain “pressing and underserved.” Access to life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART) for people living with HIV has also been disrupted, with some patients unable to travel for treatment due to safety concerns or lack of transport.
The National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control has requested “70,000 mosquito nets, 1.2 million bottles of repellent and 30,000 dengue rapid tests” to reduce vector-borne disease risks.
WHO has provided emergency health kits for 10,000 people for three months, a trauma and surgery kit for 50 operations, and is “enhancing disease surveillance with a focus on detecting potential outbreaks.”
UNICEF, Plan International, and the Ministry of Health have also rolled out vaccination campaigns targeting displaced children.
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Food and Livelihoods Under Strain
While initial food donations met short-term needs, “in larger and more remote displacement sites food is increasingly reported as an urgent need,” the HRF said. Displacement during the planting season has disrupted livelihoods, threatening long-term food security.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has provided 225 metric tons of rice to 4,500 households in Oddar Meanchey, while Dan Church Aid has delivered unconditional cash transfers to more than 3,300 people to purchase food and essential supplies.
Continued: https://cambodianess.com/article/hu...gent-health-protection-gaps-for-war-displaced