Mongolian
Prime Minister of Mongolia G. Zandanshatar visited Urguu Maternity Hospital, one of the country’s oldest maternity facilities with a 98-year history, on March 8.
During the visit, the Prime Minister expressed his sincere appreciation to doctors, nurses and medical staff who work to safeguard the health of mothers and newborns.
“The Government has made human development a top priority. In line with this policy, investment in the healthcare sector has increased fivefold in the 2026 state budget. We are also implementing clear targets to reduce maternal and infant mortality under Mongolia’s five-year socio-economic development plan,” the Prime Minister said.
Urguu Maternity Hospital serves mothers mainly from Ulaanbaatar’s Bayanzurkh, Khan-Uul and Chingeltei districts, with between 15 and 35 births recorded daily. Established in 1928, about 90 percent of the hospital’s staff are women.
According to hospital officials, the number of births at the facility has declined in recent years, falling from around 16,000 annually in the past to 5,400 in 2025. The decline is linked to demographic and socio-economic factors, as well as the increasing average age of mothers, which rose from 24 in 1995 to 27 in 2024.
During the visit, the Prime Minister approved funding for the purchase of a modern ultrasound machine following a request from the hospital’s management.
Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar also extended International Women’s Day greetings and wished good health to mothers and newborns receiving care at the hospital.
