Cambodia wants to become a developed country in 2050. Education plays an important role in this, and children need life-long education for their involvement in the labour market. The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport promotes health in schools, through policies and education on diseases, health and safety, and water and hygiene in schools. The Minimum Requirement Guidelines on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools promotes health and educational services. It provides guidance on WASH programs that must be carried out by schools directly to reduce infectious diseases, especially diarrhoea and respiratory infection, as well as reducing nutritional problems.
