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17 December 2024

For every child, healthier future: Combating Rheumatic Heart Disease in Mongolia

In Mongolia, rheumatic heart disease (RHD) has long been a silent threat to children's health. Unlike in highly developed countries, RHD remains a significant challenge in developing nations. Once contracted, RHD cannot be cured with medication and requires complex surgery, which demands skilled professionals, advanced medical equipment, and high…

25 November 2024

Enhancing Maternal and Child Health through Digital Solutions in Mongolia

In 1998, UNICEF conducted a study on the discrepancies in the data on newborn children in Mongolia and found that almost half of the children who died shortly after birth were not being registered. In other words, the records of children who died less than a month after birth were kept in the health sector records but were not merged into the…

16 September 2024

First Global Training for Climate Smart Health Systems Held in Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar, 16 September 2024 – Over 50 experts from more than 18 countries convened in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for the global inaugural technical training organized by UNICEF with the support from the Government of Canada on climate smart health facilities, focusing on healthcare waste management and health facility solar electrification. Health…

Battumur Batbayar

v Battumur Batbayar joined UNICEF Mongolia in 2019. Prior to joining UNICEF, he worked at MobiCom Corporation LLC in Mongolia. He holds BS Degree in Economics and Mathematics from the National University of Mongolia and MA Degree in International Trade from Sogang University, South Korea.

20 February 2024

Khulan Khurelbaatar

Khulan Khurelbaatar Ms. Khulan joined UNICEF Mongolia in 2023. Prior to joining UNICEF, she worked as a Data analyst at Insight Mortgage Corp in the US, Finance and grant officer at Save the Children Mongolia, and Office manager at Rich Construction LLC in Mongolia. She holds a bachelor degree in Business economics from Mongolian University of…

29 December 2023

We must fight air pollution every day

The harsh reality is that air pollution claims the lives of 7 million people annually across the globe. Shockingly, it shortens lifespans by up to six years, surpassing the deadly impact of smoking, car accidents, and even HIV/AIDS. Children, in particular, bear the brunt of this crisis. My time in Mongolia has fueled a pressing question: How many…

04 December 2023

Swift action and collaboration – key to saving lives during outbreak

The alarms sounded when four cases of measles were reported in the Russian town of Kyakhta, situated near the Russian-Mongolian border last April. This event unfolded amidst a significant increase in the flow of Russian citizens to Mongolia due to the war, particularly in the capital city Ulaanbaatar. In addition,...

Community health workers – key to children’s vaccination and health

The Government of Mongolia has formally recognized Community Health Workers (CHW) as part of the health workforce with resolution #240 dated 21 June 2023. This is an important milestone in health care in the country advocated and supported by UNICEF and its partners. UNICEF has been working with the Government of ...

Uranchimeg Davaadorj

Uranchimeg Davaadorj UNICEF Mongolia Ms. Uranchimeg joined UNICEF Mongolia in April, 2023. She completed her Master’s degree in Community Health and Health Management at Heidelberg University, Germany. She has been working in the Mongolian health sector for over 20 years, mainly in maternal and child health, HIV\AIDS, and digital health projects.

29 December 2022

Luxembourg gives 5 million euros to UNICEF to promote child health in Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar, 28th December 2022 - UNICEF welcomes Luxembourg’s contribution of 5 million euros for the Prevention and Reduction of Child Rheumatic heart Disease in Mongolia (PCRD). Rheumatism is the most commonly acquired heart disease globally in people under the age of 25. It starts as a sore throat from a bacte...

Strengthening Medical Oxygen Systems in Mongolia

UNICEF is inviting interested institutions to submit their proposal on International Institutional Contract for Strengthening Medical Oxygen Systems in Mongolia. Interested institutions may obtain the complete set of bidding documents upon request at mglprocurement@unicef.org Proposals MUST be received by the latest 14:00 hrs on Tuesday, 20 July…

How to build your baby's mental health: Mini Parenting Master Class

When should I start thinking about my baby's mental health? How can I promote positive mental health in my family? Psychologist and child development expert Dr. Lisa Damour answers these questions and more., Transcript of “How to build your baby's mental health: Mini Parenting Master Class” video, New babies are a lot of work, and parents experience a wide range of emotions when they have a new baby. They feel joy, frustration, fatigue and nervou...