Press Release: Cambodia: Commission allocates EUR 3.5 million in humanitarian aid in response to ‘child survival crisis’

The European Commission has allocated €3.5 million to improve the health situation of vulnerable children in Cambodia, 10 November 2004. Activities are planned to promote access to safe water and improve hygiene conditions for vulnerable groups thereby reducing infant and child mortality which remains very high in Cambodia. Demining activities are also to be funded. Funds are be channelled through the European Commissions Humanitarian Aid Directorate General (ECHO).