**Chinese Doctor Provides Acupuncture at Svay Chek Referral Hospital in Banteay Meanchey**
*Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia – 29 August 2026* – A Chinese medical practitioner performed acupuncture on a patient at Svay Chek Referral Hospital on 29 August, according to a report by Xinhua News Agency. The treatment was part of an ongoing effort to introduce Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services to remote border communities in Cambodia.
The photograph accompanying the Xinhua article, taken by Van Pov, shows the doctor administering the acupuncture procedure. The image underscores the expanding presence of TCM in areas of the country that have limited access to specialized healthcare.
The report did not provide details on the number of patients treated, the specific conditions addressed, or the duration of the Chinese medical team’s deployment. No statements from Cambodian health officials or the hospital were included.
The Xinhua article was published at 21:15 GMT+10 on 29 August 2026 and is part of a broader series titled “Asia‑Pacific Community: TCM’s soothing care reaches Cambodia’s remote border communities.”
Article and image source: cambodiantimes.com
