Cardiology, cardio-surgery and telemedicine in Mongolia

Context

In Mongolia, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality. Since 2001, Luxembourg Cooperation has been supporting the Mongolian government in its fight against this burden. This project aims to sustainably strengthen cardiovascular health services at all levels of the healthcare system, with a focus on prevention and innovation, notably through telemedicine, which plays a particularly important role in Mongolia, a vast and sparsely populated country characterised by significant distances between specialised healthcare centres and rural areas.

Objectives

The project aims to reduce mortality related to cardiovascular diseases by improving prevention, diagnosis, and patient care. It supports the implementation of the national cardiovascular disease prevention plan, strengthens the surgical capacities of the National Cardiovascular Center (NCC), develops cardiovascular health services across the country, and institutionalises the achievements. Particular attention is given to lifestyle-related factors (such as diet, tobacco use and alcohol consumption) and to South-South cooperation, notably with Laos.

Beneficiaries

The direct beneficiaries are the partner hospitals in the 21 provinces of the country and the 9 districts of Ulaanbaatar, as well as the staff of the NCC. The final beneficiaries are women, men, girls, and boys affected by cardiovascular diseases and, more broadly, the entire Mongolian population.

Target geographical area

The project covers the entire Mongolian territory, including both rural and urban areas, in order to ensure equitable access to cardiovascular care.

Stakeholders

The project is implemented by LuxDev in partnership with the Mongolian Ministry of Health, the Mongolian National Cardiovascular Centre (NCC) and the Institut National de Chirurgie Cardiaque et de Cardiologie Interventionnelle (INCCI) of Luxembourg.