[KANDAL, CAMBODIA] – RI Korea, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has successfully completed the installation of specialized medical and rehabilitation equipment at the Ang Snuol Referral Hospital. This initiative, part of the "Disability-Inclusive Health Promotion Project (Phase 2)," aims to provide high-quality, professional rehabilitation care to persons with disabilities and residents suffering from chronic pain in the region.

Modernizing Rehabilitation Care Through a dedicated investment of over $31,000, the project has transformed the hospital's Physical Therapy Unit and Training Room into a state-of-the-art facility. The newly installed equipment includes:

• Professional Rehabilitation Devices: Specialized treatment beds, ultrasound therapy units, and advanced exercise equipment designed for mobility and functional recovery.

• Telehealth & Educational Tools: Online and offline training systems to facilitate expert consultations and enhance the clinical expertise of local medical staff.

Exceptional Patient and Staff Satisfaction Following the equipment installation, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted among 27 medical professionals and 20 local residents. The results were overwhelmingly positive, with an overall satisfaction score of 3.45 out of 4.0.

• Clinical Impact: Residents reported a high satisfaction score of 3.40/4.0 regarding the improvement of their symptoms and functional state through the new rehabilitation programs.

• Service Accessibility: 60% of users visited the unit for chronic pain management, praising the modernized facility for its convenience and professional standards.

A Sustainable Foundation for Health Equity "Equipping the Ang Snuol Referral Hospital with professional-grade rehabilitation tools is a critical step toward building long-term medical capacity in Cambodia," said a representative from RI Korea. "This modernized unit now serves as a central hub where residents, regardless of their physical abilities, can receive the specialized care they need to improve their quality of life."

Future Development The upgraded facility will continue to serve as a primary training ground for local medical staff and 'Health Keepers' (community health volunteers), fostering a sustainable community-based health network that bridges the gap between local residents and professional medical services.