Medicine Procurement Update: Mongolia’s Health Minister Batshugar reported progress on single-source procurement of medicines, medical supplies, biopreparations and vaccines, citing price savings from recombinant antihemophilic factor purchases and a new list of 179 quality-compliant medicines to cut duplication and generate budget savings. Road Safety & Alcohol: Police data highlighted a rise in crimes committed while intoxicated and linked alcohol to a high share of road traffic accidents, with Naadam reporting fatalities and injuries from crashes. Cancer Treatment Access: BeOne Medicines and partners extended the Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) access programme for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to reach about 1,000 patients by 2028. Medical Tourism Link-Up: Busan announced a 2026 Medical Tourism Business Fair bringing 16 overseas buyer companies from 10 countries (including Mongolia) to connect with local hospitals and referral agencies. Traditional Medicine Spotlight: A symposium in Xizang (Tibet) drew 200+ experts from multiple countries, including Mongolia, to discuss Tibetan medicine treatises and thangkas and how they can support modern clinical cooperation. Land Restoration for Health: UNCCD COP17 talks in Ulaanbaatar focused on turning land restoration pledges into financing and projects, tying healthier land to drought resilience and food security.