Mongolia’s Foot-and-Mouth Response: Mongolia has culled more than 1,200 livestock in Bayan-Ulgii and Khovd after foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, with officials citing the SAT-1 strain as a first detection in the country and warning it can spread fast via air, vehicles, people and wild animals. Social Protection Reform: Mongolia’s Cabinet approved a draft amendment to the General Law on Social Insurance to send to Parliament, aiming for a fairer pension system by rewarding longer contributions, easing employer burdens via a contribution ceiling, and expanding voluntary, savings-based pension accounts. School Health & Youth Skills: The Scout Association of Mongolia met the Education Minister to align scout activities with the renewed curriculum, including badges tied to practical skills, heritage learning, and initiatives such as improving health in school environments and preventing peer bullying. Health-Sector Safety Alert: Two construction workers were killed after electrocution at the under-construction Bandarban Sadar Hospital site in Bangladesh, with authorities pointing to unsafe practices and lack of safety measures during work on scaffolding. Regional Cooperation (Health Link): CENTCOM said its Regional Cooperation 2026 exercise will conclude June 12, with Mongolian Armed Forces personnel highlighting partner trust and including combat medical support in training.