Ulaanbaatar, May 12, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Under the auspices of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, the “Thank You, Nurses ‑ 2025” Consultative Meeting is taking place at the State Palace of Mongolia on May 12, 2025.

At the Consultative Meeting, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa expressed gratitude to nurses, healthcare workers, officials, guests, and delegates, extending greetings on the occasion of International Nurses Day. The President highlighted the crucial role of nurses in safeguarding the health of the population, preventing diseases and ailments, and facilitating the patient’s recovery from injuries. 

The Head of State underscored that the State and Government of Mongolia have placed considerable focus on developing the science of nursing and the training of nurses, increasing nurses' salaries by 1.7 to two times compared to 2019, and, starting in 2024, introducing additional monetary incentives for those working in rural areas and critical conditions.

Scholarships will be provided to nursing students, and starting this autumn, a Nursing Training, Research, and Healthcare Services Center will begin operations in Arkhangai aimag of Mongolia. In addition, the construction of the "Nursing Education and Research Center" at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS) has officially commenced today with an aim at supporting the professional development, continuous training, and research endeavors of nurses, as noted by the President of Mongolia.

President Khurelsukh stated that State policies and actions should be directed toward improving the working conditions of nurses, ensuring fair pay and social security, creating an environment for stable employment, and enhancing the quality and accessibility of medical care and services.

The Head of State emphasized the importance of the combined efforts and participation of the healthcare sector in successfully implementing the “Healthy Mongol” National Movement.

Mongolia has more than 15,000 nurses, making up 22 percent of the country's healthcare workforce. However, the number of nurses per 1,000 people is just 4.2, less than half the global average. Statistics show that nearly half (47 percent) of the nurses trained over the past four years are no longer working in the profession.

The panel discussion at the “Thank You, Nurses – 2025” Consultation is themed “The Role of Nurses in Economic and Social Development.” The Consultation is also hosting presentations on current health sector policies and the personal development of nurses.

This year, the world is celebrating International Nurses Day for the 30th year under the theme “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies.”