Minister of Health T.Munkhsaikhan has concluded a six-day series of nationwide meetings titled “Listening to Doctors” which was aimed at directly engaging with physicians to hear their concerns and provide policy-level responses to their pressing issues. The sessions were held in both in-person and online formats, reaching approximately 800 medical professionals across the country.
The initiative provided a platform for healthcare workers to voice their concerns regarding financing through the Health Insurance Fund, salary disparities, and rising cases of workplace harassment by patients and their families. Doctors highlighted a troubling increase in threats to their professional reputation, including unauthorized photos and video recordings taken during clinical work.
In response, Minister T.Munkhsaikhan emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the welfare and working conditions of healthcare workers. “Doctors’ salaries have steadily increased over the past four years, and further increases are being planned,” he stated. He also noted that efforts are underway to fully settle the outstanding debts of the Health Insurance Fund and address related financial challenges.
Key legislative changes are also on the horizon. The Ministry of Health is preparing to submit the law which is focused on the legal environment of the health sector and the Health Insurance Fund Law for discussion during the upcoming autumn parliamentary session. Additionally, the minister affirmed the government’s commitment to introducing legal measures that would protect healthcare workers from defamation and physical threats.
“We will implement policies that not only safeguard the legal status and social well-being of medical professionals but also place greater emphasis on the intersection of health and education,” T.Munkhsaikhan said.
The “Listening to Doctors” series marks a significant step toward bridging the gap between frontline healthcare providers and policymakers, ensuring that those who care for the nation’s health are also heard and protected.

Published Date:2025-04-11