Mongolia’s Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh met WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus at the Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2025. They discussed Mongolia’s health sector, air pollution issues, and cooperation on influenza prevention and childhood cancer initiatives.
On February 14, 2025, at the 61st Munich Security Conference, Mongolia’s Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh held a meeting with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Their discussions primarily focused on the collaborative relationship between Mongolia and the United Nations, particularly regarding health initiatives. They addressed the present state of the Mongolian healthcare system and explored avenues to enhance cooperation in influenza prevention and public health protection, particularly for children.
Director-General Tedros underscored the critical need to mitigate air pollution in Ulaanbaatar City as a means of safeguarding citizens’ health and curbing influenza cases. He also shared information regarding the WHO’s Global Initiative on Childhood Cancer, expressing his commitment to provide Mongolia with comprehensive details and facilitating its participation in the initiative shortly.
The meeting between Mongolia’s Foreign Minister and the WHO Director-General highlighted significant health concerns, including air pollution’s impact on public health and the need for international cooperation in combating childhood cancer. The dialogue reflects ongoing efforts to enhance Mongolia’s health sector and engage with global health initiatives, aiming for better health outcomes in the country.
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