Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 30 - Mam Bun Heng, Minister of Health on Saturday night, confirmed to Fresh News that public officials, former officials and veterans will have free access to examination and treatment.

Mam Bun Heng pledged to monitor the services of medical teams in public hospitals so as to avoid delays in medical examination and treatment for workers, athletes, officials, former officials, and veterans who are to receive free medical treatment by the beginning of 2018.

Recently, Prime Minister Hun Sen said that more than 60,000 village chiefs, vice-principals and assistant councils will receive free medical treatment at public hosptitals, just like garment workers.

The premier vowed to bring benefits for garment factory workers, including free health care, free access to public transport in Phnom Penh, and a minimum wage increase to at least $168 per month.
=FRESH NEWS