Bubonic plague alert: Mongolia confirmed a suspected bubonic plague case and issued a public warning against eating marmots, after earlier reports of a suspected infection tied to natural reservoirs. Maternal care upgrade: Ulaanbaatar plans to transform maternity hospitals into Mother and Child centers, aiming to strengthen continuity of care for mothers and newborns. Marmot conservation with a health angle: A land-cover assessment found pastureland around Bogd Khan protected areas shrinking while urban pressure rises; authorities are now relocating Mongolian marmots from high-density pockets to reduce habitat fragmentation and lower zoonotic disease risk. Winter readiness and health services: The Cabinet ordered upgrades ahead of winter, including providing vehicles to soum health centers and supporting veterinary services in several aimags. Clinical research focus: New studies highlight how eHealth literacy may affect patients with obstructive sleep apnea, and how probiotics could influence respiratory tract infections and quality of life in children. Tobacco control training: Mongolia-linked participation was noted in a WHO Western Pacific tobacco control training program, with hundreds of professionals taking part in webinar sessions. Health-related global roundup: A review discusses ferroptosis mechanisms in MASLD and how Traditional Chinese Medicine may target pathways tied to liver injury.