Specialists stated that it is a preventive measure against the spread of non-communicable diseases among students, especially diabetes, of which there are more than 90,000 cases and nearly 70 deaths have been recorded in the Kingdom between 2017 and 2021.

The Education, Youth, and Sports Ministry took the measure “to all public and private general education institutions and the technical and vocational training centers nationwide.”

Khmer Times reported that the schools have been ordered to educate students about the health risks associated with energy drinks, monitor compliance with the ban, and remove such products from vendors operating on or near school schools.

The Education Ministry’s decision came after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called for stricter monitoring of food and beverage safety at schools.

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