As of September 30th, the building for the satellite project at Sotnikum is 80% complete. Due to some cost savings, the building has been extended to 17 x 17 meters and has a covered waiting area in front. In addition, the water tank for the entire Sotnikum hospital has been refurbished and a donated water purification system will be installed in December which will benefit the entire facility.

Overall, the project is a little ahead of schedule. Currently, the supplies and equipment for the facility are being purchased and training for new staff will begin in the next few months ahead. A combination of expatriate and Khmer Physician staffing will ensure both enough quantity and quality of staffing to make the venture successful.

We would again like to especially thank the donors who have made this possible. The contributions made by both the Planet Wheeler Foundation and the Cassils – Wettstein Fund will have a profound impact on the health of the children in Sotnikum District. Today, 1 out of 15 children in rural areas such as this continue to die of treatable illnesses. This project will profoundly help improve the lives of the children in this district and beyond as it serves as an example of what health care should be like in Cambodia – high quality, compassionate care.