Investigates Cambodia's healthcare system and asks if unlicensed village medics are the best hope for the sick. <br /> <br />He never finished medical school, but for the villagers of Rael in Cambodia's remote countryside, Chek Cheoum is a lifesaver. <br /> <br />He only charges what his patients can afford, and is always nearby. <br /> <br />With 0.2 doctors for every 1,000 people, Cambodia has one of the world's lowest ratios, forcing many to rely on unlicensed physicians like Cheoum. <br /> <br />But when a village suffered a widespread HIV outbreak after contaminated needles were used on patients, the government banned all unlicensed medics. <br /> <br />101 East uncovers Cambodia's failed healthcare system and its reliance on doctors with no licence to heal.
