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Cambodia & Solidarity: Thalias group supports Kantha Bopha

In December 2024, Thalias initiated a fundraising campaign for Kantha Bopha. This initiative in favor of these hospitals for children resulted in the collection of 1,597.95 USD.

All brands from Thalias without exception participated to this generous initiative. Lina Hak CCO of Thalias and Settha Yok (Thalias DHR) presented a cheque representing this sum to Dr Laurent and Professor Santy from Kantha Bopha Hospital.

Kantha Bopha

Operating for 32 years in Phnom Penh and 25 years in Siem Reap, originally with 60 beds, Kantha Bopha now offers more than 2,000 beds. Open on weekdays from 6.30am to 11.30am and from 2pm to 5pm, Kantha Bopha has a single consultation room in Phnom Penh, with a similar structure in Siem Reap.

The hospital carries out more than 1,000 consultations every day. And, with nine medical wards and one surgical ward, all children undergoing consultations are examined by a doctor. If the child needs to be hospitalized, he is referred directly to the Central Office. Then, they will know exactly where to place him for hospitalization depending on the space available, the pathology and the initial diagnosis.

As Director of Kantha Bopha, but also as a representative of the Swiss Kantha Bopha Foundation, Denis Laurent manages an annual budget of 42 million dollars. Until a few years ago, 70% of the financial support came from Switzerland and 30% from Cambodia. This is now beginning to balance out. This year’s investment Iis expected to be 55-60% from Switzerland and 45-40% from the Cambodian Foundation. A result that demonstrates Cambodia’s willingness to invest more in the Kingdom’s health sector. On the Swiss side, there is still a great support for Kantha Bopha, as the legacy of Dr Richner is still very much alive.

Denis Laurent, Director of Kantha Bopha and representative of the Swiss Kantha Bopha Foundation
Denis Laurent, Director of Kantha Bopha and representative of the Swiss Kantha Bopha Foundation

As for initiatives from the private sectors, Denis Laurent says: “we appreciate every help, there is no small contribution”.

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