DKT MEKONG at Calmette: Advancing Women’s Health in the New Era

DKT Mekong was honored to collaborate with Assistant Professor Dr. KORN Aun (Head of the Gynecology Department, Calmette Hospital & President of CAGE), the Asia Pacific Gynecological Surgeons Association (APAGE), the Cambodian Association of Gynaecology and Endoscopy (CAGE), and Calmette Hospital to host the regional seminar titled: “Updating on Gynecologic Surgery, Abortion and Contraception in the New Era.”

Held over five days (11–15 August 2025), under the leadership of Professor Dr. KONG Sonya, General Director of Calmette Hospital, the seminar welcomed 380 healthcare professionals from across the Mekong region and provided CPD accreditation, reinforcing its high educational and clinical value.

Program Highlights

  • Opening speech from Mr. Rodrigo Portugues, Regional Director of DKT Mekong

  • DKT Mekong invited Dr. Thu Nguyen, MD, ObGyn, PhD (Tam Anh Hospital, Vietnam) to deliver a keynote on “Abortion and Contraception in Vietnam & Southeast Asia,” promoting cross-country knowledge exchange

Hands-On Clinical Training Sessions

  • Medical Abortion – Dr. NHEK Sivfong, ObGyn, Calmette Hospital

  • Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) – Dr. NAI Phanith, Calmette Hospital & DKT Mekong

  • Copper T IUD Insertion and Removal – Dr. YI Bunsopheavatey, Calmette Hospital & DKT Mekong

  • Levoplant Implant Insertion and Removal – Dr. SOK Lihuoy, Calmette Hospital & DKT Mekong

This workshop brought together professors, clinicians from national and provincial hospitals, and medical students, creating a powerful platform for advancing skills in contraceptive methods, abortion care, infection prevention, IUDs, and Levoplant implant technologies — ultimately improving women’s access to safe and modern reproductive healthcare.

✨ We extend our gratitude to Assistant Professor Dr. KORN Aun, Professor Dr. KONG Sonya, and MEETHENG (Cambodia) Ltd. for their strong partnership and support in making this impactful program a success.

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