Cancer Care Upgrade: Japan has agreed a grant of up to ¥980 million to modernize Mongolia’s National Cancer Center with CT scanners, mammography systems and ultrasound equipment, aiming to improve early detection and treatment capacity. Primary Care Expansion: A new Health Promotion Center opened in Ulaanbaatar’s Sukhbaatar District, expanding outpatient and public health services for nearly 30,000 residents, including 15 specialties, diagnostics, screenings, rehab, nursing and psychological counseling. Water & Health Link: Mongolia’s new Central Wastewater Treatment Plant is designed to cut pollution and support Ulaanbaatar’s long-term growth, with major capacity and energy recovery features. Climate-Health Risk: UNICEF Mongolia is scaling WASH efforts as land degradation affects 77% of the country, linking safer water and sanitation to better child health and education outcomes. Heat Safety Watch: A prolonged heatwave is forecast for parts of China, with health authorities urging hydration and cooling measures—an important reminder for Mongolia’s own heat-risk planning. Health Workforce Ties: Mongolia’s Health Minister met Russia’s deputy health minister to discuss expanding joint training, including maternal and child health and specialized fields like ophthalmology. Air Pollution Pressure: A global air-quality report highlights how far many countries miss WHO PM2.5 limits, underscoring the health stakes of pollution control.