COP17 & rangeland health: Mongolia kicked off the Global Pastoralist Gathering in Ulaanbaatar, with President Khurelsukh linking rangeland protection to food security, drought resilience, and plans for COP17 under the “Steppe Action” priorities (rangelands, land–water nexus, and nature-based solutions). Winter preparedness & livestock health: Deputy PM Nomtoibayar assessed winter readiness across all 21 aimags, focusing on hay/fodder, herder migration, water, heating, fuel, roads, and disaster response capacity—key for protecting public health and livelihoods during harsh months. Burn care innovation: A new review highlights how exosomes (cell-free extracellular vesicles) are emerging as a regenerative option for burn treatment, aiming to improve healing and reduce scarring. Mental health & acupuncture: Research reviews explore whether the microbiota–gut–brain axis may help explain acupuncture’s antidepressant effects, pointing to gut–brain pathways as a possible mediator. Public health capacity abroad: DR Congo’s Ebola response is straining frontline staff as suspected cases rise, with hospital teams expanding isolation and monitoring to prevent spread. Cemetery clearance in Ulaanbaatar: The city began partial clearing of Sambalkhundev Cemetery to reduce health and safety concerns as urban areas expand, with families consulted on relocation and remains handled per funeral rites if no contact is made.