Cancer Care Upgrade: Japan has agreed to a grant of up to ¥980 million (JPY) to supply advanced diagnostic equipment—CT scanners, mammography systems, and ultrasound machines—to Mongolia’s National Cancer Center, aiming to speed up early detection and improve treatment capacity. Health System Access: A new Health Promotion Center opened in Ulaanbaatar’s Sukhbaatar District after renovating and expanding an older hospital building, now offering consultations across 15 specialties plus diagnostics, screenings, rehab, nursing, and psychological counseling for nearly 30,000 residents. Water & Health Risks: Mongolia’s land degradation is affecting 77% of territory, worsening water scarcity and sanitation access; UNICEF is scaling WASH support and backing sustainable water management efforts ahead of COP17’s “Water Day” on Aug. 25. Environment & Pollution Control: President Khurelsukh highlighted the new Central Wastewater Treatment Plant as a major step for Ulaanbaatar’s long-term growth and pollution reduction, with capacity to treat 250,000 cubic meters per day. Regional Health Cooperation: Mongolia’s Health Minister met Russia’s deputy health minister to expand joint training and specialized healthcare cooperation, including maternal and child health and fields like ophthalmology and pediatric neurosurgery.