AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Health Alert: Mongolia’s National Center for Zoonotic Diseases confirmed a suspected bubonic plague case in Khovd province after positive lab testing. The patient is linked to eating marmot meat during a visit to Ulaankhus soum in Bayan-Ulgii, and officials urged people to avoid hunting or handling marmots and to steer clear of dead or sick rodents. Local Response: A separate update earlier reported another suspected bubonic plague patient in Jargalant soum, with 12 close contacts quarantined and PCR testing underway; officials are expected to decide on movement restrictions in Khovd. Maternal & Child Care: Ulaanbaatar plans to transform maternity hospitals (Urguu, Khuree, Amgalan) into Mother and Child Centers covering maternal services plus children from birth to age 18, with assessments of facilities, equipment, and staffing before budget planning.
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