Kampong Cham in Cambodia declared open defecation free, joins seven other provinces

Rural development minister Chhay Rithisen (left) presents the ODF award to Kampong Cham provincial governor Un Chanda (centre) on July 25. - Photo: Rural development ministry.

PHNOM PENH: Kampong Cham has been declared open defecation free (ODF), bringing the number of provinces that have achieved the status to eight as of Thursday (July 25).

The other seven provinces that have achieved ODF status include Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Kep and Preah Sihanouk, according to Minister of Rural Development Chhay Rithisen.