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Japanese NGO builds hospital for children in Cambodia NHK

A Japanese NGO working in Cambodia has completed construction of a children's hospital that will examine and treat kids for free.
Japan Heart built the hospital in the suburbs of the capital Phnom Penh using corporate and private donations. The NGO has had a presence in Cambodia since 2009.
Founder Yoshioka Hideto spoke at an inauguration ceremony Friday, saying, "As long as we can save lives, we will continue to move forward." He added that he hopes that "the experience and learning at this hospital will spread across the entire country of Cambodia and Asia."
Cambodian Health Minister Chheang Ra said the hospital represents a special bond between his country and Japan. He said it will help Cambodia to pursue its policy of universal health coverage.
The 200-bed hospital will also specialize in pediatric cancer. It will eventually have a staff of 200, including 40 people from Japan.
There are hopes the facility will aid with the continuing recovery of Cambodia's healthcare system. Medical care was decimated by the genocidal regime of Pol Pot, which murdered many of the country's doctors and other intellectuals in the late 1970s.

Quiz 1:
Who built the children's hospital in Cambodia?
A. World Health Organization
B. Japan Heart
C. Cambodian Government
D. UNICEF

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Quiz 1: B

Quiz 2:
What is the location of the newly built children's hospital?
A. The city center of Phnom Penh
B. The suburbs of the capital Phnom Penh
C. A rural area in Cambodia
D. Near the border with Vietnam

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Quiz 2: B

Quiz 3:
What is one of the specializations of the new children's hospital?
A. Pediatric surgery
B. Cardiology for adults
C. Geriatric care
D. Pediatric cancer

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Answers:
Quiz 3: D
Summary
Japanese NGO Japan Heart constructed a 200-bed children's hospital in the suburbs of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The hospital specializes in pediatric cancer and offers free examinations and treatments. Founder Yoshioka Hideto expressed hopes for its impact across Cambodia and Asia. Cambodian Health
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Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251031_27/

Date: Oct. 31, 2025

Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2025-10-31

Created: 2025/11/01 08:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:57

Last Read: 2025/11/01 11:39