As part of efforts to enhance the wellbeing of women and children, a task force from the Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) embarked on an educational journey to Srah Chak commune in the capital's Daun Penh district. Their primary focus was to instruct pregnant and young women on key aspects of maternal, infant and child health.

The CRC said on June 29 that this public engagement effort was directed towards enriching community health. A significant reduction in maternal and infant mortality during pregnancy and childbirth was the targeted outcome.

The programme encompassed elements such as antenatal healthcare, the cruciality of colostrum for newborns, and instructions on how to prepare nutritional supplements for children aged between 6 and 12 months.

Knowledge regarding cervical and breast cancer was disseminated among the participants. The aim was to heighten awareness and improve early diagnosis and treatment rates, particularly for women aged between 30 and 49. The understanding acquired was expected to cascade down, impacting the wider community and combating the diseases' implications.

By conducting such activity, the CRC seeks to support the government's objective to lower maternal mortality rates and address the escalating threat of cervical and breast cancers in Cambodia.

This initiative epitomises CRC president Bun Rany's dedication to minimising the rates of maternal and women's mortalities, officials said.

Ultimately, the campaign aims to propagate effective strategies that strengthen reproductive health services, maternal, infant, and child health, youth wellbeing and nutrition. This comprehensive approach is designed to contribute substantially to the overall health of the nation.