Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital has cautioned parents to be vigilant about their young children’s diet after doctors there operated on a five-year-old girl who was suffering from a condition called bezoar or pseudobezoar, which was the result of months of her chewing and eating bubble gum that formed into a large lump that put her life in danger by obstructing her stomach and intestines.
The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) told its officials to step up inspections in markets across the country during the Khmer New Year to protect the wellbeing of consumers during the holiday period.
Prime Minister Hun Sen called on all stakeholders to pay closer attention to safe food production, starting with chemical-free production, organic cultivation and increased inspection of food products.
The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on combating counterfeit products in the country.
The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (EuroCham) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on combating counterfeit products in the country. It is hoped that this will create an equitable competitive environment and attract investment.
Several state institutions and NGOs met at a February 8 workshop to open discussions on documenting guidelines and tools for improving the food environment in Cambodian primary schools.
Many farmers are enjoying the benefits of the nutrition promotion programme being run by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The project empowers farmers by teaching them to grow healthy vegetables.
Agriculture specialists urge all institutions working in the field to work together to encourage farmers to pursue smart farming practices. They said farmers should embrace new technologies, as it would improve their ability to compete at national and regional levels, while also responding to climate change.
Minister of Women’s Affairs Ing Kantha Phavi has appealed to all relevant ministries and institutions as well as the private sector and civil society organisations to establish a breastfeeding room for their female officials and employees who have babies aged six months to two years.