Cancer Care Upgrade: Japan is funding a JPY 980 million (MNT 21.9 billion) grant to modernize the National Cancer Center, including CT scanners, X-ray systems, mammography and ultrasound, to boost early detection and treatment capacity. Bilateral Health Cooperation: Mongolia’s Health Minister E. Batshugar met Russia’s Deputy Health Minister Evgeniya Kotova to expand joint training (maternal and child health plus fetal surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and ophthalmology) and introduce advanced technologies. New Primary Care Access: A renovated and expanded Health Promotion Center in Ulaanbaatar’s Sukhbaatar District now serves nearly 30,000 residents, offering 15 specialties, diagnostics, lab testing, screenings, rehab, nursing care, and psychological counseling. Cleaner City, Healthier Life: President Khurelsukh praised the new Central Wastewater Treatment Plant, designed for 20–30 years of growth, with double current wastewater capacity and energy recovery to cut pollution. Water Security Focus: UNICEF Mongolia is pushing WASH improvements as Mongolia prepares for COP17’s Water Day (Aug 25), with land degradation and water scarcity linked to sanitation and child wellbeing. Hepatitis B Patients Should Ask About HDV: After the FDA approved bulevirtide-gmod for chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus, people with chronic Hepatitis B are urged to ask their doctor if they’ve been tested for Hepatitis Delta. Regional Health & Environment Link: Mongolia launched a Green and Inclusive Cities project for Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan and Erdenet (2026–2030) to cut emissions, restore degraded land, and improve living conditions.