RIP

(PHNOM PENH) - Health Minister Mam Bun Heng told Fresh News earlier this morning that September 9, 2018, the founder of Kantha Bopha Children's Hospital, Dr Beat Richner, died and then fell ill. It's been a long time. He died at about 2:45 am on September 9, 2018 at the age of 71 in Switzerland.

Bummer to fall ill after he died.

RIP his work saved my son's life...twice.

A huge loss for Cambodia

I met Dr. Beat Richner, aka "Beatocello," in the early 90's. He immediately began his fundraising pitch with me! At the time, Ken and I really had just arrived, and hardly had two nickels to rub together, as it were.

He achieved something huge in Cambodia, saving thousands of lives, educating so, so many. He did so much for so many.

In 1997, he once more had to assert his disinterest in politics, refusing to open the hospital to adults who had been injured in the horrific grenade attack on the park. This was an issue that sparked huge controversy.

The large picture is that he was a philanthropist practically unrivaled in the Kingdom of Wonder, and I am so glad for what he did for so many.

Rest in peace, Dr. Beat Richner.

RIP, I wish Cambodia gouvernement ordered flags to be lowered at half mast for a well deserved tribute.

Rest in peace, Dr. Beat Richner, aka "Beatocello"

Amazing man, RIP

Salute to Dr Beat Richner. RIP.

The world needs this kind of man in many segments of society.

For those who wish to pay their respects, a 7 day ceremony will be open to the public.


Cambodia Holds 7-Day Funeral for Dr. Beat Richner
11/09/18 21:13

Phnom Penh (FN), Sept. 11 - Kantha Bopha Hospital is holding one-week funeral for Dr. Beat Richner, the founder of Kantha Bopha Hospitals in Cambodia.

Hospital deputy director Heng Suthy said Tuesday that the funeral opens to the general public from 11-17 September 2018, held at the hospital information center near Wat Phnom.

Dr. Beat Richner passed away on 9 September 2018 in Swiss.

The Royal Government and the people of Cambodia, expressed condolences and deepest griefs of the passing of a hero who saved million lives of Cambodian children and women.

“In his demise, we have lost an extraordinary man whose selfless devotion have saved millions of Cambodian children and women’s lives since 1992,” the Prime Minister HE wrote in the letter.

The loss of Dr. Beat Richner is a huge loss of Cambodian health sector. May the soul of Dr. Beat Richner rest in peace.
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Cambodia Holds 100-Day Funeral for Dr. Beat Richner
15/09/18 17:27
Phnom Penh (FN), Sept. 15 - Kantha Bopha Hospital is holding 100 days funeral for Dr. Beat Richner, the founder of Kantha Bopha Hospitals in Cambodia.

Hospital deputy director Heng Suthy said that the funeral opens to the general public for 100 days held at the hospital information center near Wat Phnom.

According to Suthy, Dr. Beat Richner first run the hospital with just 50-60 beds until over 2,000 beds and 2,500 employees. Every single day, it is estimated that the hospital serves 2,400 patients and provide medicines to 3,500.

He added that Dr. Beat worked even on weekends and vacations without caring about his own health. When he travelled, he did with only one purpose - to fundraise by using his cello.
Dr. Beat Richner passed away on 9 September 2018 in Swiss.(sic Switzerland).
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