Healthcare in Cambodia 2026: Hospitals & Clinics Guide
Pick your “bad day” hospital now, save two numbers, insure the medevac
For most expats, the best hospitals in Phnom Penh for serious care are Royal Phnom Penh Hospital (Bangkok Dusit Medical Services group) and Sunrise Japan Hospital, with Intercare, Khema and Raffles Medical covering everyday and urgent care across town.
Ask the clinic for a quote before a GP or specialist visit. Bangkok is roughly one hour away by air, which is why complex cardiac, stroke and trauma cases often end up there. An uninsured air ambulance is very expensive, so ask your insurer or provider for a quote and don’t rely on paying yourself. Save two emergency numbers today and buy cover that names evacuation to Bangkok or Singapore.
Research pass 7 October 2026. Facilities cross-checked against the UK FCDO medical list (updated 16 January 2026), the Australian Embassy provider list and each hospital’s own site. Verified 16 October 2026 (emergency numbers); Pasteur prices from catalog dated 01/06/2026; other costs: ask for a quote.
How Healthcare Works Here (Private vs Public, and Why Medevac Matters)
Cambodia runs on two tracks. Private hospitals and international clinics in Phnom Penh handle GP visits, labs, imaging, dental work, maternity and a fair share of surgery. Public hospitals are cheaper, but you will face language barriers and long waits. There is no free public healthcare for foreigners, and the UK FCDO notes that foreigners at Calmette can pay up to twice the local price.
Medevac matters because the top tier is thin. When a case needs more than Phnom Penh can safely do, your doctor stabilises you and arranges a transfer, usually to Bangkok. Outside Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, care drops off quickly. Plan your insurance around the worst day, not the average one.
Hospital & Clinic Decision Matrix
Every row below appears on the UK FCDO list (January 2026) and has a live official website or phone line as of October 2026. Opening status, ER hours and phone numbers still change, so check before you go.
| Facility | Group / type | Best for | Area | 24/7 ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Phnom Penh Hospital | BDMS (Bangkok Hospital network); first JCI-accredited hospital in Cambodia | Serious illness, ICU, stroke, specialists, medevac coordination | Russian Federation Blvd, Sen Sok | Yes |
| Sunrise Japan Hospital | Japanese-run private hospital | Stroke and neurosurgery, check-ups, inpatient care | Kola Loum St, Chroy Changvar | Yes |
| Intercare Hospital | Private hospital; Sunway Medical Centre (Malaysia) partnership | Emergency, maternity, paediatrics, imaging | Olympia Medical Hub, 7 Makara | Yes |
| Khema (3 sites) | Private hospital and polyclinics | Everyday care, maternity, home nursing | St 528 Toul Kork · St 294 BKK1 · St 2004 Sen Sok | Yes · check per site |
| Raffles Medical Phnom Penh | Raffles Medical Group (Singapore) clinic | GP, vaccinations, visa medicals, referrals | St 51 (Pasteur), Daun Penh | Yes · Sunday ER only |
| Central Hospital | Private hospital | Fast walk-in diagnostics, mid-tier price | St 154, near Central Market | Yes |
| Calmette Hospital | Public, semi-autonomous, French-linked | Trauma, ICU, lower cost if you bring a Khmer speaker | Monivong Blvd, Daun Penh | Yes (public) |
| Advance European Medicare Centre | Private clinic | GP, women’s health, home care | St 240, Chaktomuk | No (daytime) |
Pick one hospital for “the bad day” and one clinic for everyday care, close to where you live. If you are still choosing a neighbourhood, read where to live in Phnom Penh with this table open, then shortlist buildings in our guide to renting a condo in Phnom Penh.
Emergency Playbook: Numbers, What to Say, Which ER, Deposits
Numbers. Ambulance 119, police 117, fire 118 (UK FCDO). The 119 line may not have an English speaker. If you can talk, calling a private hospital’s own 24/7 line is often faster.
- Sunrise Japan Hospital emergency (24h): 023 260 151 / 078 260 151. Telegram: t.me/SunriseJapanHospital_Chat
- Intercare 24-hour emergency: +855 96 8 119 119
- Raffles Medical 24/7 emergency: +855 12 816 911
- Khema: the 24/7 line for your nearest site, listed on khemahospital.com
What to say. Keep it short and slow:
Which ER by district (nearest options, not rankings):
- Toul Kork, Sen Sok, Russian Blvd: Royal Phnom Penh Hospital, Khema Toul Kork or Sen Sok.
- BKK1, Chamkarmon, Tonle Bassac: Khema BKK1, Intercare, Raffles.
- Daun Penh, Riverside, Phsar Thmey: Raffles, Central Hospital, Calmette.
- Chroy Changvar and the north bank: Sunrise Japan Hospital.
Everyday Care: GPs, Dental, Pharmacies, Labs, Vaccinations
GPs. Raffles, Khema, Intercare and Advance European Medicare Centre are the usual expat starting points. Book ahead for weekday mornings; walk-ins are possible.
Dental. Roomchang Dental Hospital and European Dental Clinic both appear on the FCDO list. Ask the clinic for a quote before treatment.
Pharmacies. Most medicines are sold without a prescription. That is convenient, but counterfeit and expired stock does circulate, especially from market stalls. Buy from established chains such as U-Care or Pharmacie de la Gare, or from hospital pharmacies. Ask for the original box with a readable expiry date. Bring a three-month supply of any chronic medication plus your prescription.
Labs. Institut Pasteur du Cambodge runs a public medical lab with a published price catalogue (version 3, June 2026). Hospitals run their own 24-hour labs too.
Vaccinations. Institut Pasteur’s International Vaccination Center on Monivong Blvd covers adult and child vaccines. Its rabies prevention centres handle post-exposure shots.
Local-friend take: If a dog or monkey bites or scratches you, wash the wound with soap and water and get to a rabies clinic the same day. Don’t wait to see if it “looks fine”.
What Things Cost (October 2026)
Lab prices below are published by Institut Pasteur. For everything else, ask for a quote. Hospital prices move with doctor, room type and tests, so ask for an estimate before anything that isn’t urgent.
| Service | Indicative band | Source type |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation, international clinic | Ask the clinic for a quote | Clinic-published + secondary |
| Specialist consultation, private hospital | Ask the hospital for a quote | Secondary 2026 guides |
| Dental scale and polish | Ask the clinic for a quote | Clinic price via comparison site |
| Blood test panel | CBC US$8.55; lipid profile US$10.05; “Essential Health Screening” US$75 at Institut Pasteur | Official IPC catalogue |
| ER visit / admission | Deposit usually required; no reliable public band found, so ask at triage | Hospital admission rules |
| Medevac to Bangkok, uninsured | Ask your insurer or provider for a quote | Secondary + operator estimate |
For where health spending fits in a full monthly budget, see the Cambodia cost of living 2026 guide. To set aside a first-year health buffer, use how much money you need to move to Cambodia.
Insurance & Medevac Checklist (What to Read in Any Policy)
MoveKH does not recommend specific insurers. Still choosing a type of cover? Our Cambodia expat health insurance guide compares local, international and travel plans. Use this list to read any policy wording before you pay:
Already living here? Our expat living and healthcare guide covers day-to-day health habits, and the Phnom Penh apartment rental guide helps you land near the clinic you picked.
Outside Phnom Penh: Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Battambang, Kampot
- Siem Reap: Royal Angkor International Hospital and Intercare Medical Center Siem Reap. Serious cases often go to Phnom Penh or Bangkok.
- Sihanoukville: clinic-level care with limited ambulances; plan for transfer to Phnom Penh.
- Battambang: Handa Medical Centre and Battambang Referral Hospital.
- Kampot: Sonja Kill Memorial Hospital, 6 km west of town; outpatients weekdays only.
If you live outside the capital, keep a Phnom Penh hospital number and your insurer’s assistance line together in your phone.
Frequently asked questions
6 answers · tap to expand01 What is the best hospital in Phnom Penh for expats?
For serious care, most expats default to Royal Phnom Penh Hospital, with Sunrise Japan Hospital as the main alternative. For everyday care, Raffles, Khema and Intercare are closer and cheaper. Check before you go.
02 What is the emergency number in Cambodia?
Ambulance 119, police 117, fire 118. English is not guaranteed, so also save your nearest private hospital’s 24/7 line.
03 How much does a doctor visit cost in Phnom Penh?
Prices vary by clinic and doctor, so ask for a quote when you book. Tests and medicines cost extra.
04 Do I need medevac insurance in Cambodia?
If you live here, yes in practice. Complex cases often transfer to Bangkok, and an uninsured air ambulance is very expensive, so ask for a quote and get cover. Read the checklist above before you buy.
05 Do hospitals ask for a deposit?
Often. Sunrise Japan lists a deposit for admission, and others work the same way unless your insurer confirms direct billing. Carry a card and your passport.
06 Can I buy medicine without a prescription?
Mostly yes, but counterfeits exist. Use established chains or hospital pharmacies, check the box and expiry date, and bring chronic medication from home.
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MoveKH guide for Clear Brand Studio / MoveKH.com. Not medical, legal or insurance advice. In an emergency, call 119 or your nearest hospital’s 24/7 line first. Facility status, phone numbers, lab prices come from official hospital sites, embassy lists and secondary 2026 sources, and can change — check before you go. Research pass: 7 October 2026 (Asia/Phnom_Penh).
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