Ulaanbaatar
President Receives the WHO Representative
Politics
Ulaanbaatar, May 30, 2023/MONTSAME/. President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa received Socorro Escalante, the Resident Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) to Mongolia, on May 29.
At
the beginning of the meeting, the President expressed gratitude on behalf of
the people of Mongolia to the WHO for their continuous support during the
Covid-19 pandemic. He also acknowledged that this year marks the 75th
anniversary of the WHO and emphasized Mongolia's commitment to this year’s
theme of "Health for All."
The
President emphasized the importance of developing Mongolia's healthcare system
in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and expressed the
intention to expand cooperation with the WHO within the framework of the interrelated
national campaigns, "One Billion Trees," "Food Supply and
Security," and "Healthy Mongolian."
The
WHO Resident Representative in Mongolia Socorro Escalante commended the
accessibility and quality of primary healthcare services as well as the
professional skills of Mongolian doctors and specialists, based on her recent
visits to healthcare organizations in Mongolia.
The
WHO fully supports Mongolia's national campaigns, "One Billion
Trees," "Food Supply and Security," and "Healthy
Mongolian," initiated by the Mongolian President. In this context, Socorro
Escalante affirmed her commitment to achieving common goals during her tenure
in Mongolia.
Socorro
Escalante said, "Through our collaboration, we aim to strengthen
Mongolia's healthcare system, advance the 'Healthy Mongolian' national
campaign, enhance health security capacity, promote a healthy environment, and
improve the ability to combat both infectious and non-infectious diseases.
These directions will be reflected in our five-year strategic document."
President U. Khurelsukh wished Socorro Escalante success in her future endeavors and pledged support in maintaining close and fruitful cooperation.
