Social Protection Reform: Mongolia’s Cabinet has approved a draft amendment to the General Law on Social Insurance, aiming for a fairer pension system by rewarding longer contributions, easing employer burdens via a contribution ceiling, and expanding coverage through incentives and voluntary savings-based pension accounts. Health & Livelihoods: President Khurelsukh met hairdressers and beauty service providers, highlighting progress on national movements like “Healthy Mongolian” and “Food Revolution,” while the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Protection moves to formalize informal workers and update employment and social welfare laws for Parliament. Disease Control: Mongolia reported foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in western provinces, culling over 1,200 livestock after SAT-1 detection and raising preparedness across affected areas to curb spread. Biosphere & Public Health Link: UNESCO added Mongolia’s Tost Toson Bumbiin Nuruu to its biosphere reserve network, spotlighting biodiversity protection in the Gobi ecosystem—home to snow leopards and the critically endangered Gobi bear. Regional Cooperation (Health Systems Angle): Mongolia’s foreign minister met health officials at the Nikkei Forum, including Singapore’s health minister, discussing cooperation and investment prospects. School Wellbeing: The Scout Association of Mongolia is aligning programs with the national curriculum, including initiatives focused on improving health in school environments and preventing peer bullying.