Nutrition & Aging: A Harvard Medical School review argues yogurt can support healthier aging, noting probiotic yogurt may lower LDL cholesterol in people with mildly elevated levels, while regular yogurt eaters show better heart-health patterns. Health Systems & Care Continuity: UNFPA Mongolia’s Dr. Khalid Sharifi says the focus has shifted from stand-alone projects to strengthening national systems for maternal and reproductive health, rural midwifery, gender-based violence response, and youth participation. Cancer & Alcohol Risk: A global study finds alcohol-attributable liver cancer mortality rose during 2020–2023 even as other alcohol-related deaths declined, pointing to urgent needs for disease-specific surveillance and stronger screening pathways. School Health & Environment: Ulaanbaatar’s model “Green, Smart, Healthy and Safe” School No. 57 adds solar power, battery storage, composting, and hydroponics to improve indoor air quality and nutrition. Budget & Health Insurance: Mongolia submitted its 2027 budget framework and draft laws, including amendments tied to the Health Insurance Fund, with 2027 revenue projected at 41.3 trillion MNT and a 2.306 trillion MNT deficit. Drought, Food & Health: COP17 coverage highlights drought as a systemic risk linked to water scarcity, food insecurity, migration, and conflict—issues that directly affect public health.