Ger Area Health & Air: The EU-funded SOAP II (Switch Off Air Pollution in Mongolian cities) project wrapped up after 2022–2026, helping thousands of ger households insulate homes, cut fuel use, and improve winter comfort and air quality—an effort aimed at reducing the city’s biggest heating-related pollution source. Health System & Finance: World Bank Group Country Manager Victoria Delmon presented her Letter of Credence to Mongolia’s foreign minister, reaffirming support for sustainable development, private-sector growth, and noting Mongolia has received over $1.2B in concessional loans and $170M+ in grants, including health-sector projects. Public Transport for Major Events: Ahead of UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar (Aug 17–28), special passenger transport rules will run from Aug 13 with airport-to-hotel buses and expanded routes, plus traffic restrictions and parking closures around key trade areas. Infectious Disease Case Note: A medical case report highlights brucellosis with multisystem involvement, including neurological manifestations and drug-induced dermatitis, underscoring diagnostic and treatment dilemmas. Demographics Watch: A report on global gender ratios points to Mongolia’s relatively more balanced demographic picture compared with countries like Russia, where male mortality and conflict-linked losses skew the ratio.