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Mongolia News Summary for December 02, 2024

Mongolia News Summary for December 02, 2024
The following news articles are the opinions of their authors and publications. They are presented here as translations for informational purposes and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Mongolia Strategy Center or its members.

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Politics

Mongolia Included Among Countries Needing to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: news.mn

A recent study published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) highlights that Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan face high levels of corruption and thus need to enhance their efforts to address this issue. Specifically, the report indicates that most of these five countries are following anti-corruption strategies. In the cases of Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, measures to ensure transparency in government procurement and spending have been implemented, while Kazakhstan is taking steps to improve business integrity, according to the study. Furthermore, Mongolia has worked on aligning its judiciary with international standards and reforming it. However, the overall progress in fighting corruption in these countries remains limited and stagnant, with some like Kyrgyzstan having even regressed in several aspects. Moreover, there is a lack of regulation concerning conflicts of interest and the transparency of wealth declaration, with any existing laws yielding no tangible results in this area. For instance, in Kazakhstan, the asset declaration system is linked to tax reporting, but it fails to achieve the goal of preventing corruption, identifying conflicts of interest, or uncovering illicit wealth. Uzbekistan recently passed legislation in this area, so its effects need further evaluation. In Mongolia, a declaration system for assets and income has been introduced, but it is fragmented and non-transparent, restricting public oversight. These countries have yet to implement legal and institutional frameworks to protect whistleblowers. Regions supporting social justice and protecting citizens tend to have higher anti-corruption efforts, whereas data shows whistleblowers reporting corruption in these five countries experience victimization. Additionally, the resolution rate for corruption-related crimes is below average compared to other surveyed countries. Mongolia is the only country that enforces criminal liability for legal entities involved in corruption, but it still does not meet international standards in practice. Therefore, these five countries need to expedite the process of addressing corruption cases and tighten the independence of the judiciary, prosecutor's office, and anti-corruption institutions to tackle high-level corruption, as published in the report. SOURCE: OECD

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Economy

Good practices in uranium mining and production in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: isee.mn

A working group led by the Vice Chairman of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia, B. Pürewdorj, familiarized themselves with the activities of the French-Kazakhstan joint venture "Katco" uranium mining and processing plant located in the Sayak district of Turkestan region, Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan possesses 14% of the world's total uranium reserves, or 700,000 tons. It is the largest supplier country, providing 20,000 tons of yellowcake (U3O8), or 40% of the uranium production market, annually. The product is exported to countries such as China, Canada, France, and Russia, and uranium production plays an important role in the development of the country's economy and mining sector. The country operates 14 uranium deposits in collaboration with 6 countries worldwide. Of these, two plants with a production capacity of over 4,000 tons are located in the Turkestan region. The largest producer is the "Katco" mine, which was established in 2006 as a partnership between the world's leading nuclear energy company "Orano" and Kazakhstan's national uranium mining and production company "Kazatomprom." "Katco" employs approximately 1,300 people, 99% of whom are Kazakh citizens. Additionally, subcontractor companies with around 1,800 personnel indirectly collaborate. The mineral agreement of the project specifies that 60% of total purchases and 80% of total work and services should be supplied locally, providing a significant boost to the regional economy. Globally, 60% of uranium mining operations utilize "In Situ Leach" (ISL) or environmentally friendly technologies. Compared to traditional uranium mining methods, ISL poses lower radiation risks, has 2-5 times lower water and energy consumption, does not create open pits, waste rock, or heaps, thus having a minimal negative impact on the ecosystem and being easier to rehabilitate. In addition to jobs and tax contributions, a portion of the project's operational costs is regularly allocated for local development. Furthermore, within the framework of social responsibility, support amounting to a total of 10.2 million dollars has been provided from 2009 to 2024 for the development of schools, kindergartens, education, health, water, electricity supply, and infrastructure. Although uranium mining and production technology is considered high-risk, the company strictly adheres to standards, safety operations, technological procedures, and inspections, thus working without risks and setting a good example. Over 25 years of operation, no negative impact on human or animal health or the environment has been recorded, with national and international independent inspections being verified frequently every year. The issue that the public is most concerned about is the risk of radiation exposure for humans and animals. The Katco plant workers are exposed to an average annual radiation dose of 0.98 mSv, which is 20 times lower, and 99% less than the level that would negatively impact human health according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Government of Kazakhstan has defined the next phase of uranium mining as moving "From Mining to Technology" and is providing scholarships for many young people to study in highly developed countries with the assistance of "Katco" in order to independently develop advanced uranium technology in the future. The Zur-Ovoo project's exploration activities, located in Ulaanbadrakh soum of Dornogovi province, Mongolia, began in 1996, and during the visit of the President of France Emmanuel Macron to Mongolia in 2023, a working group was established to draft an investment agreement for the production of the Zur-Ovoo deposit. A working group is developing the draft of the investment agreement to be established with France's Orano group, a state-owned company, and is working to present it to the State Great Khural.

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Russia Lifts Temporary Ban on Fuel Exports

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: news.mn

The Russian government has announced that it is temporarily lifting the ban on fuel exports supplied by domestic producers. However, restrictions on independent fuel exporting companies and other resellers will be extended until January 31, 2025. The initial ban on fuel exports was set to expire at the end of this year. This ban did not apply to countries that are part of the Eurasian Economic Union, led by Moscow, or to countries like Mongolia that have intergovernmental agreements with Russia for fuel supply. "The decision was made to stabilize the domestic fuel market, support the petroleum refining economy, and combat the gray market for automotive fuel exports," a statement mentioned. Russia's largest fuel producers include Gazprom Neft's Omsk Refinery, Lukoil's "NORSI" oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod, and Rosneft's Ryazan Refinery. In 2023, Russia produced 43.9 million tons of fuel, exporting approximately 5.76 million tons, which accounts for 13% of its total production. Major importers of Russian fuel include Nigeria, Libya, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates. SOURCE: REUTERS

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Diplomacy

Japan to Supply Equipment to Mongolia's Armed Forces

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: news.mn

The Japanese government plans to select the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia, Djibouti, and other countries as target nations for its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program. Specifically, they will provide defense equipment and other supplies to the armed forces of these countries free of charge, according to government sources. Equipment such as radar, used for vigilance, observation, and air traffic control, will be supplied tailored to the needs of each country. The total supply for these four countries will amount to approximately 5 billion yen. The Japanese government plans to meet with officials from these countries soon and sign agreements. Japan aims to supply Mongolia with equipment related to air traffic control operations, as Mongolia is focusing on establishing diplomatic relations not only with its neighbors to the north and south but also with other countries. The plan is to provide defense equipment and other supplies to prevent over-reliance on neighboring countries' energy resources. For countries with coastlines, items such as coastal radar and patrol boats may be provided. Unlike Official Development Assistance (ODA), "OSA" allows direct support to the armed forces of countries. In the previous fiscal year, the Japanese government provided equipment under the first phase of the "OSA" program to four countries, including the Philippines and Fiji. A senior government official stated, "Relations with the armed forces of other countries are improving significantly, so we will provide supplies as deemed necessary." SOURCE: THE JAPAN NEWS

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Society

Offered $71,000 to have a journalist killed

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: news.mn

Frederick Silva revealed that he had planned to offer $71,000 to have a crime reporter from Montreal's "La Presse" newspaper killed. He became a police informant after being convicted for three murders and attempted murders in 2022. At that time, "La Presse" journalist Daniel Reno was covering the case. According to "La Presse," Silva had to disclose his entire criminal history to become a police informant. He confessed and admitted that he organized a plot to murder journalist Reno, who was covering his case, and offered a large sum of money to do so. In 2021, while Silva was on trial, he contacted two individuals who could potentially carry out the act, but they refused, stating that murdering a journalist would not be something that could quietly pass unnoticed in the public. As reported by "La Presse," Silva spent two months trying to find a contract killer by contacting members of various criminal groups but was unsuccessful. Eventually, he abandoned the search and told the police he focused on more important issues. Silva is serving a life sentence. Reporter Reno commented on the situation, saying, "I don't censor myself. However, to avoid causing harm to criminals, I always try to be restrained and cautious by not giving extensive information about their personal lives. I never thought someone would try to have me killed."

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If Found Guilty, Drivers of "Dashvaanjil" LLC Will Pay 5.4 Billion in Damages for "Dunjingarav" Accident

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: isee.mn

If it is ultimately determined that driver Ch. Rentsendorj and executive director N. Baatarjav of "Dashvaanjil" LLC are to blame for the "Dunjingarav" accident, they will pay 5.4 billion in damages. Previously, it was reported that driver Ch. Rentsendorj and executive director N. Baatarjav of "Dashvaanjil" LLC, who were transporting gas, have been charged and are being investigated in connection with the fire incident on the road in front of the "Dunjingarav" shopping center. They have been charged under Article 10.6, Section 2 (Negligently causing death), Article 11.3, Section 2 (Negligently causing serious damage to health), and Article 11.5, Section 1 (Negligently causing moderate damage to health) of the Criminal Code, which carries a penalty of up to five years in prison. The investigation continues. If the court finds the individuals guilty for the fire incident that occurred on the road in front of the "Dunjingarav" shopping center, they will be responsible for compensating the damages of approximately 5.4 billion MNT caused by the fire. On that day, the accident resulted in a fire that killed three emergency officers and four citizens, including pedestrians and vehicle passengers. Five people were seriously injured, one person sustained moderate injuries, and 35 people suffered minor injuries. Additionally, 36 vehicles and three buildings were burned, and the property damage affected 228 citizens and 15 business entities, causing losses amounting to approximately 5.4 billion MNT.

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VIDEO: Protests in Georgia Continue Against Government's Decision

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: isee.mn

Protests in Georgia continue in response to the Prime Minister's announcement that the country will halt its efforts to join the European Union until 2028. To disperse the protesters, security forces are using tear gas and water cannons, while the protesters are responding by launching fireworks. The protestors claim that the "illegal government" is using unlawful methods to silence Georgians who stand firm on the choice of "Europe" and accuse it of violating the constitution. Following the decision to suspend talks with the European Union, the United States has temporarily halted its strategic partnership with Georgia. A statement published on the U.S. Department of State website notes that the ruling "Georgian Dream" party's decision contradicts the promise to seek full membership in the European Union and NATO as guaranteed by the constitution to the Georgian people. Source: BBC

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Leaving a Young Student at School Without Supervision is a Violation of Children's Rights, Court Rules

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: isee.mn

The dispute over whether leaving a young student at school without handing them over to their parents and without supervision constituted a violation of the child's rights was deliberated by the Capital City Criminal Appeals Court. A summary report was prepared on this matter. According to the report, student E of class 1a of "R" school was found at the school with swollen and red cheeks. School manager M knew about this but did not inform the parents and left the child with the school janitor. In his explanation, Manager M stated, "The child's cheek was slightly swollen. I wanted to call the mother, but I had to look for her number and it was very cold outside, so I thought I would go to a warm place and talk. I left the child with the janitor and went," he explained. The child's mother, A, explained, "My daughter E had a scratched and reddened face, her clothes were dusty, and her face was dirty. She was alone on a bench next to the guard's seat at the school's entrance. No one was around, and the school was empty. My wife went up to the 4th floor of the school, expecting to find people, teachers or staff, but no one was there... The absence of the guard was explained by the statement: 'We rent out the hall, so I had gone to give the ball to the hall.'" The competent authority concluded that "R" school committed a violation of children's rights as specified in the Law on Violations, and imposed a fine of 3 million MNT on "R" school. The primary court judged the penalty imposed by the competent authority to be reasonable and left it unchanged, while "R" school and its lawyers argued that "Parents bear full responsibility for the safety of the student outside school hours, and that it was the parents' responsibility for not picking up the child on time, hence penalizing the school is unfounded." "R" school is required to hand over the child to the parents after lessons. The contract between the "R" school and the parents of the students specifies that the school is required to receive students under the age of 10 from the parents when attending lessons, and hand them over to the parents after the lessons. The court found it reasonable to conclude that "R" school has violated the Law on Violations specified as "Failing to fulfill responsibilities on preventing, protecting, notifying unfavorable circumstances potentially affecting the life and health, development of the child." Since the class teacher of the student is responsible for preventing possible adverse conditions affecting the child's development, including crime or violations, and is obliged to hand over the student to the parents after lessons, the imposed penalty was found justified by the appeal court. It was justified to impose responsibility on the school or legal entity. Article 16, Section 11 of the Constitution of Mongolia states, "...the interests of the child shall be protected by the state," and Article 3, Section 1 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child states, "In all actions concerning children, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities, or legislative bodies, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration." Article 18, Section 1 states that parents or, in some cases, legal guardians shall bear the essential responsibility for the upbringing and development of the child. Article 5, Section 5.2 of the Law on the Rights of the Child says, "A child has the right to grow up healthy, live in a safe environment, and be protected from all forms of violence." Article 7, Section 7.1 expresses that every child has the right to be protected in all environments from any crime, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Furthermore, by the 163rd resolution of May 30, 2018, of the Government of Mongolia, the "National Program for the Prevention of Accidents and Injuries" has been approved and is being implemented. The program aims to prevent potential risks, unforeseen dangers to the life and health of children, and enforce the "Hand-to-Hand Transfer Program" to avoid small children participating independently in street traffic. The school's administration failed to implement managerial and organizational measures regarding who, how, and by what rules students should be handed over to their parents by teachers, educational managers, janitors, and whether to record the handovers and who should oversee it. Therefore, the appeal court deemed it correct to hold the legal entity responsible for the violation affecting the child's safety and protection rights.

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Children may miss school due to the severe winter

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The National Institute of Education Research in Mongolia conducted a study titled "Challenges and Solutions in Education During Emergencies" for the first time. The study examined the "color" of winters over the last 77 years in Mongolia. During this period, normal winters occurred 55% of the time, whereas harsh winters, known as zud, happened in 45% of the years. Mongolia is home to 189,300 herder households. Herders account for 25% of the workforce and contribute 12.6% to the gross domestic product. During last winter's zud, approximately 12% of the nation's livestock, or about 8.1 million animals, perished. As of February this year, 80.6% of the country's territory faced zud conditions. Due to these conditions, many days of school were missed, and children may potentially drop out, according to 69% of teachers surveyed. Students who fall behind in their education tend to experience instability in their mental health, forget topics and content they have studied, struggle to understand lessons, and face fears and fatigue related to schooling. In response, UNESCO's disaster response project is organizing an online campaign series titled “Are You Ready for Winter and Spring?” to inform the public about preparations for the winter and spring of 2024-2025.

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Search Continues for Missing 10-Year-Old After Ice Breaks

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: isee.mn

The search is ongoing for a 10-year-old child who went missing after falling through the ice on the Kherlen River, with the operation now in its third day. The tragic incident occurred around 3:00 pm when the ice broke and the child fell and was lost. In response to the accident, a team from the Emergency Management Agency's Search and Rescue Unit has been working on the search for three days. The Eastern Regional Center and Dornod Province's Emergency Management Agency are warning people that the ice on rivers and lakes is not yet fully stable. They caution against walking or driving on the ice and advise keeping young children away from the water without supervision.

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Bulgan: The Petroglyphs of Togrog Mountain Tell a Rich Cultural History

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In the Jargalant region of Khishig-Undur sum, Bulgan province, there is a mountain called Togrog located on the eastern side of Naran-Teeg. More than ten items related to petroglyphs and written cultural signs have been preserved on the rocks of this mountain. The mountain carries the name Togrog due to the precious historical memories it retains, and many legends related to it are told by the elderly in the area. Petroglyphs are valuable art relics that show the historical development of human intelligence. They are divided into two types: engraved and pictorial. On Togrog's petroglyphs, engravings of scripts, symbols, deer, wild goats, and humans are clear and are classified as engraved type. The engraved petroglyphs often depict humans, deer, wild sheep, goats, wolves, horses, cattle, and snakes, illustrating events in a narrative manner. Elder D. Jargalsaikhan, who has conducted numerous studies and sketches on the local history for future generations, introduces the sacred mountains, waters, and immovable cultural heritage of the sum region in a series as part of the "Cultural Creative Month" campaign. Follow @montsame.mn

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SELENGE: Became a Leading Employee of the Civil Service

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Some citizens who have worked diligently and productively in the civil service for many years have been awarded the title and badge of Leading Employee of the Civil Service. A. Odkhuu, head of the ZDTG of Sant soum in Selenge aimag, and D. Gantulga, secretary of the ITK of Sukhbaatar soum, received the above title. The award was presented by U. Suvdaa, chairman of the branch committee of the Civil Service Council in Selenge aimag, and J. Sainzog, deputy governor of the aimag, who expressed their congratulations.

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VIDEO: Do You Know the Sign Language for "Help Me"?

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: gogo.mn

Do you know this? If someone shows you their open palm, bends their thumb inward, and then makes a fist, it is a signal meaning "I need help." This is a universally recognized hand gesture used to signal for help when someone is experiencing distress, danger, or cannot verbally call for help due to being under threat or control. You can learn and recognize this signal as well. Open your palm, bend your thumb, and make a fist. The campaign "Live Positively and Grow Yourself," which is against human trafficking and sexual exploitation, is currently running across Mongolia under the "Towards Your Dream" information initiative. This initiative is part of the project to protect children from trafficking, supported with a grant from the US government, and jointly brought to the public by the Government of Mongolia, the Secretariat of the Council for Crime Prevention, and World Vision International Mongolia.

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Previous news about human trafficking crimes can be read here. The views, information, and conclusions expressed in this campaign, conducted under the Child Protection Compact Partnership established between the United States and Mongolia, are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the United States Department of State.

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Environment

Nitrogen Dioxide from Vehicle Emissions Accounts for 63.2% of Air Pollution Contributors

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

An extraordinary session of the City Council is being held today. At the beginning of the session, Deputy Mayor A. Amartuvshin presented the implementation of the Government of Mongolia's Resolution No. 62 and the measures being taken at the city level to reduce air pollution. The sources of Ulaanbaatar's air pollution are composed of 55.6% from ger districts, 28.9% from vehicles, and 15.5% from water heating boilers, small heating boilers, and other factors such as thermal power plants. Moreover, according to the report of the Unified Statistical Information Database, the number of households living in ger districts has decreased from 50.2% in 2020 to 44% today. However, 28.2% of the nitrogen dioxide, a contributor to air pollution, comes from ger districts, while 63.2% comes from vehicle emissions. This indicates that a significant portion of air pollution is caused by vehicle emissions. In particular, it was highlighted in the presentation that 74.2% of the 712,992 registered vehicles in the capital city are over 10 years old, and the emission of harmful substances increases 2-3 times when vehicles travel at speeds of 0-5 km/h. In order to reduce air pollution, the following short-term plan is being implemented: - Implement housing projects for 20,000 households in the Selbe and Bayankhoshuu sub-centers, redevelopment of ger districts, and energy and heat supply projects. - Gradually transition the heat supply of households in ger districts to centralized heat, gas, renewable energy, and electricity. - Connect steam and water heating boilers to other sources. - Upgrade the technology of improved briquette fuel production. - Increase the role and participation of residents and the public in insulation projects. - Reduce indoor pollution. - Decrease pollution from motor vehicles. - Improve air quality monitoring and analysis capabilities.

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Warning: Cold weather and snowstorm expected in eastern regions

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: news.mn

Attention to herders, citizens, and drivers: Snowfall and snowstorms are expected on December 1st in the Uvs Lake depression, Khangai, Khuvsgul, and Khentii mountainous areas, as well as the Orkhon-Selenge river basin and Khalkh River valley. Cold weather and strong winds are expected in the eastern half of the country, particularly in desert, steppe, and meadow areas. Weather forecast from 08:00 to 20:00 on December 1, 2024: Most areas will be partly cloudy. Snowfall and snowstorms are anticipated in the Uvs Lake depression, Khangai, Khuvsgul, Khentii mountainous areas, Orkhon-Selenge river basin, and Khalkh River valley. Other regions are not expected to have snow. Winds from the southeast will blow at 5-10 meters per second in the western part of the country. In other areas, winds will come from the northwest, occasionally reaching 16-18 meters per second in the desert, steppe, and meadow regions. In the Darkhad depression, Zavkhan river headwaters, and Tes river valley, temperatures will range from -17 to -22 degrees Celsius. In the Uvs Lake depression and Baidrag, Ider, Eg, Uur, Orkhon, Selenge, Kherlen, Onon, Ulz, and Khalkh river valleys, temperatures will be between -12 and -17 degrees Celsius. In the southern part of the Khangai mountain range and the southern parts of the Gobi region, temperatures will range from -3 to -8 degrees Celsius, while other regions will experience temperatures from -7 to -12 degrees Celsius.

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Health

Övörkhangai: D. Tsetsegmaa: You can't tell if someone has a sexually transmitted disease just by looking at them

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Every year, countries around the world have been observing December 1 as 'World AIDS Day' since 1988, to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS issues. This year, our country is marking this day under the slogan 'Respect human rights and move forward in the right direction'. As of the end of 2023, 39.9 million people worldwide are living with HIV, according to the UN's Joint Program on AIDS. Of these, 53% are girls and women. Globally, approximately 630,000 people die each year from causes related to HIV infection. A total of 388 cases of HIV/AIDS infection have been recorded in our country from 1992 to the present. Among these individuals, 66 have died. In the case of Övörkhangai province, no cases of this infection have been registered, but there is a significant presence of sexually transmitted infections. In the first 10 months of 2024, 127 cases were recorded, of which 37% were gonorrhea, 59.8% were syphilis, and 3.2% were trichomoniasis. On the occasion of World AIDS Day, we obtained information from D. Tsetsegmaa, a doctor at the sexually transmitted infections department of the Provincial General Hospital. - Are there any cases of HIV/AIDS infection registered in Övörkhangai province? Previously, there were unconfirmed rumors about this. - Currently, there are no registered cases of this infection in our province. Over ten years ago, a person with our province's registration was diagnosed in Ulaanbaatar, but since that person does not reside in Övörkhangai, they are under complete medical supervision in the city. Therefore, we do not count it as registered in our province. - Is there a difference between HIV and AIDS? - The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a pathogenic microorganism that is transmitted from person to person. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by HIV when the immune system is weakened. Immunodeficiency means that the body loses its ability to fight infectious diseases. - What symptoms appear when infected with HIV? - The three-month period after unprotected sexual contact is called the Window Phase. During this time, no symptoms appear. After three months, the virus can be detected in the blood. Noticeable symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, and organ system disorders. - Is this infection mainly acquired through sexual intercourse? - It can be contracted through: - Unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected person - Transfusion with infected blood or blood products - Puncture of the skin with contaminated needles, syringes, or instruments - From an infected mother to her fetus, or through breast milk - Is it possible to carry the virus without being registered with a healthcare facility and without knowing it yourself? - During the Window Phase, it is not noticeable, allowing for potential transmission to others. HIV infection is detected through blood tests. Therefore, it is important for people to voluntarily visit clinics and undergo testing. If a suspicious case is found, we send it to the National Center for Communicable Diseases for confirmation. Health workers are obliged to keep the information confidential. You can't tell if someone has a sexually transmitted disease just by looking at them. They may not even know themselves. Thus, it is important to be screened for AIDS and syphilis at least once a year as a preventive measure. The sooner an infection is diagnosed, the sooner it can be treated. - Does the Provincial General Hospital have a complete lab for diagnosing sexually transmitted infections? - We have introduced PCR testing, allowing us to detect infections not found through swabs. We can identify 29 types of papillomavirus and 7 types of sexually transmitted infections. Those with health insurance can have a PCR test for 110,000 MNT from the insurance fund, paying 49,000 MNT personally. - What is the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections? - This year, about 2200 examinations and tests have been conducted through the cabinet and preventive measures. Among the frequently encountered infections, over 160 cases were recorded, including 68 syphilis and 55 gonorrhea cases. This is a decrease compared to the previous year.

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Sports

Wrestling Tournament in Celebration of the 24th Anniversary of Parties for Democracy

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: isee.mn

The Mongolian National Wrestling Federation has released the official schedule for December. On the 7th at 1:00 PM: A national wrestling tournament featuring 128 wrestlers with titles from the state, province, military, and sum (county), in celebration of the 24th anniversary of the unification of parties for democracy. On the 10th at 1:00 PM: Another tournament with 128 wrestlers with titles from the state, province, military, and sum, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Democratic Revolution. On the 14th at 11:00 AM: A regular tournament for sum-level titled wrestlers and young wrestlers. On the 15th at 1:00 PM: As part of the "Khiimori Project," an international wrestling competition with "Judo Team vs. Freestyle Wrestling Team," marking the 25th year of wrestling. On the 21st at 11:00 AM: The "Lucky Youth December" tournament featuring 256 wrestlers with titles from the province, military, sum, and young wrestlers. On the 29th at 1:00 PM: The "President's Cup" high-ranking 128 wrestler tournament, in celebration of the 113th anniversary of the restoration of national independence and freedom.

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What You Need to Know About the Volleyball "All-Star Game"

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: news.mn

The "All-Star Game" for the 2024-2025 season of the Mongolian Volleyball Federation's National Premier League will be held today at the Steppe Arena. This day, which can be described as a celebration of Mongolian volleyball, will see the league's best players forming one team to compete, showcase their skills, and highlight their champions in various intriguing ways. Additionally, a mixed all-stars game is scheduled to take place, featuring celebrities from the arts, sports, and society. Who will stand out in this match? The team rosters have been determined, and the athletes have been assigned. This year, the teams have been divided into "Marvel" and "DC." The standout player for the "Marvel" team is Fantastic Production actor M. Bayarbat, while national champion O. Khanga is on the "DC" team. Those who know O. Khanga say he is a remarkable volleyball player, and there will be an opportunity to see this in person. Please click here to purchase your all-star tickets. In the "All-Star Game," the league players who received the most votes were introduced and divided into teams through a drafting process. Male and female players who received the highest votes were split into two teams, although some players chose to withdraw their names voluntarily. Let's introduce the female players selected for the "All-Star Game." From the female players, L. Khosbayar, G. Khongorzul, and G. Sarlgerel will not participate in this year's "All-Star Game," which has not pleased the fans. The following male players have been selected. Additionally, many people are eager to see players such as B. Batsuur and the Kyrgyzstani legionnaire Onolbek. We also provide the following recommendations to our audience.

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MongolZ vs GamerLegion: Decisive Battle

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: news.mn

The CS2 Major tournament started in Shanghai. On the first day of the tournament, matches from the "Opening Stage" took place, where Mongolia's "The MongolZ" team consecutively defeated China's "Rare Atom" and Brazil's "MIBR" teams, achieving a 2-0 record. Today at 16:00, they will play against Germany's "GamerLegion" team. The winning team will advance to the "Elimination Stage," while the losing team will have to seek another chance to qualify for the next stage. These two teams have faced each other twice before, with a tied score of 1:1. Today, we anticipate the third decisive battle. The "GamerLegion" team, who previously surprised many by reaching the finals in the Paris Major, defeated Brazil's "FURIA" and "paiN" teams yesterday.

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B. Munkh-Orgil and N. Gerelmaa Became Pan American Champions

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The 16th Pan American Taekwondo Championships, an international competition, was held in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, with athletes from 13 countries participating. Mongolia joined as the 14th country, invited as special guests with three male and three female athletes. In this competition, Mongolian male athlete ICM B. Munkh-Orgil won the +92 kg weight category and also earned a bronze medal in the 6th Dan division, marking the first medal for the team. Additionally, S. Enkhbaatar competed in the 64 kg category, securing a commendable 5th place. Among the women, N. Gerelmaa won the gold medal in the 68 kg category and became champion in the 6th Dan division as well. Today, the Mongolian team will compete in the Florida International Championship set to begin in Ocala, USA.

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Arts

"Mongolian Chess" Special Exhibition Opened

Published: 2024-12-01 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

As part of the month of Culture's Creative Journey, the National Museum of Mongolia has opened a special exhibition titled "Mongolian Chess" in its temporary exhibition hall. This exhibition showcases an intriguing collection of chess-related artifacts from the museum's collections. Notably, it features rare and precious chess sets donated as commemorative gifts by influential figures such as Marshal Khorloogiin Choibalsan, the former leader of the Mongolian People's Republic Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal, and Chairman of the Presidium of the People's Great Hural Jamsrangijn Sambuu, as well as contributions from statesmen and citizens. This exhibition will run from November 29 to December 12, 2024.

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