Five days of free surgery offered for congenital hand conditions
The service is aimed at patients with hand conditions who cannot afford treatment.
Wednesday 4 November · 15:54 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The Children’s Surgical Centre and Singaporean doctors announced free consultations, treatment and surgery from November 9 to 13. [1]
- The offer includes conditions such as joined or extra fingers, deformities and hands that cannot move because of nerve damage. [1]
- Services are scheduled at the National Centre for Disabled Persons Rehabilitation in Phnom Penh. [1]
What happened
The Children’s Surgical Centre said it would work with a team of doctors from Singapore to provide free consultations, treatment and operations for people with hand conditions. The five-day service is for patients with limited means and runs from November 9 to 13, 2026. Conditions listed include nerve damage, hand paralysis, joined or extra fingers and deformities.
Why it matters
The announcement offers patients who may not be able to pay a chance to receive assessment and treatment. The notice gives a Phnom Penh location and contact numbers for further information.
Background
The examinations and treatment are to take place at the National Centre for Disabled Persons Rehabilitation on National Road 6A. The notice lists service hours as 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Key terms
- Congenital
- Present from birth.
- Nerve
- A part of the body that carries signals between the brain and other areas.
- Rehabilitation
- Care and support to help people regain or improve abilities.
Timeline
- November 3, 2026 The centre announced the free service with Singaporean doctors.
- November 9–13, 2026 Free consultations, treatment and surgery are scheduled for eligible patients.
Sources (1)
[1] Kampuchea Thmey មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលវះកាត់កុមារ សហការជាមួយពេទ្យមកពីសិង្ហបុរី ផ្តល់ការវះកាត់បញ្ហាដៃពីកំណើតឥតគិតថ្លៃ រយៈពេល៥ថ្ងៃ 4 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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