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Stop TB in Cambodia

We need to raise USD 10,000 to cure 110 patients suffering from Tuberculosis (TB). Support our TB efforts in Cambodia.

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Stop TB in Cambodia

Stop TB in Cambodia

Stop TB in Cambodia

Stop TB in Cambodia

Stop TB in Cambodia

We need to raise USD 10,000 to cure 110 patients suffering from Tuberculosis (TB). Support our TB efforts in Cambodia.

We need to raise USD 10,000 to cure 110 patients suffering from Tuberculosis (TB). Support our TB efforts in Cambodia.

We need to raise USD 10,000 to cure 110 patients suffering from Tuberculosis (TB). Support our TB efforts in Cambodia.

We need to raise USD 10,000 to cure 110 patients suffering from Tuberculosis (TB). Support our TB efforts in Cambodia.

Jacqueline Chen
Jacqueline Chen
Jacqueline Chen
Jacqueline Chen
2 Campaigns |
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
$4,251 USD 31 backers
42% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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A SHOW OF SUPPORT

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SHOW AND TELL

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December 2013
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GIVING HOPE

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Our Organization

Operation ASHA is India’s largest NGO dedicated to eradicating tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and has been working in Cambodia since 2010.  

The United Nations recognizes Operation ASHA among the top public-private partnerships in the world. The organization works closely with the Ministry of Health (Cambodia) in five Operating Districts (ODs) in Phnom Penh and Takeo.  

In areas where we work (in Cambodia),

  • We more than doubled TB case detection rates in 2012
  • We found up to 100% of TB cases in our Operating Districts
  • Our treatment default rate by patients is at a low rate of 2%


TB in Cambodia

In Cambodia, TB is the second biggest cause of death and one of the most serious public health challenges. The country has one of the highest TB prevalence rate in the world (source:WHO). Each TB patient infects, on average 12 others before dying. Therefore, it is all the more critical that every patient is detected and fully treated as early as possible.


Our Model

(A) We provide Directly Observed Therapy Shortcourse (DOTS) and diagnostic services at patients’ door step - We engage mobile field supervisors who connect our patients to the health services they need.

(B) We support our patients through TB TreatmentOur emphasis on high quality and repeated counselling of patients and families improves adherence and treatment outcome. Field supervisors are also trained to take care of simple side effects due to TB treatment with over-the-counter drugs. Our field supervisors also involve the family early in the process, to facilitate strong family support throughout the treatment regime.

(C) We ensure DOTS is provided in accordance to National Tuberculosis Program guidelines - We engage independent auditors to do weekly random service audits and have strong processes to monitor outcomes and rectify lapses regularly.

(D) We guarantee data quality – We are able to measure, quantify and audit our data through the implementation of our biometrics system.


Our Patients' Voices

"I was sick for a long time until I met Operation ASHA's field supervisor. She took me to the hospital to confirm that I had TB and followed up with daily medication for my condition. Only after taking the medication, I became stronger. 

I can now work to earn money and support my family like I used to. Without Operation ASHA, I won't be well today. My wish is for all TB patients to take their medication faithfully. Thank you Operation ASHA for saving my life."   


"My name is Sothed and I am 14 years old. I live with my younger sister and grandmother. Everyday, I work in the rice fields so that I can earn money to buy food for the family. 

My grandmother is sick with TB.  I hope she will get better so that our family situation will improve. When I found out my grandmother had TB, I was scared it might spread to me.  Now, I'm not afraid anymore because we have help from Operation ASHA."


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