Influenza Preparedness: Mongolia kicked off its annual flu vaccination campaign early on Sept. 3, aiming to build immunity before the usual October start and January–February peak; free shots cover children 6 months–6 years, pregnant women, people 65+, and those with chronic illnesses, with 500,000 doses this year and delivery through 600+ health facilities. Public Health Security: On the Russia–Mongolia border, authorities confirmed heightened activity in a natural plague focus (Saylyugem Transboundary), with ongoing monitoring and vaccination plans coordinated between Russian institutions and Mongolia’s zoonotic disease center. Air Quality for Health: Mongolia launched a nationwide automatic air-quality monitoring network across Ulaanbaatar and all 21 aimags, tracking pollutants like PM2.5/PM10 and gases, with public access via agaar.gov.mn to support health-focused policy decisions. Pediatric Care Upgrade: NCMCH doctors, with specialists from France and Taiwan, completed surgeries on 30 children—10 for congenital heart defects and 20 for cleft lip/palate and craniofacial anomalies—expanding access to specialized pediatric surgical care. Food Systems & Resilience: State Secretary Jambaltseren joined Bhutan’s Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, linking Mongolia’s pastoral heritage to climate-resilient food governance and nature-based solutions. Workplace Safety Link: Korea’s labor officials will pre-train Mongolian migrant workers in Ulaanbaatar and align materials with post-arrival safety orientation to reduce workplace accidents.