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Tuberculosis outbreak in Ulaanbaatar hospital ward
A hospital ward in Ulaanbaatar has been temporarily closed after a tuberculosis outbreak, prompting screening of dozens of patients and staff.
A hospital ward in Ulaanbaatar has been temporarily closed following confirmed tuberculosis cases among several patients and staff, triggering an immediate isolation and contact‐tracing operation. Health authorities report that at least 15 close contacts have been placed under observation and are undergoing chest X‑rays and sputum tests to rule out active infection. The affected ward usually serves chronic and elderly patients, raising concerns about vulnerability and transmission in congregate settings. Health officials emphasize that the risk to the general public remains low but advise anyone with prolonged cough or fever in Ulaanbaatar to seek prompt testing.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 14:05 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 14:05 UTC
- Source
- Mongolian Health Ministry
- Connected threats
- Not provided