EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The UNFPA Mongolia Country Office, in collaboration with the UNFPA Mauritania Country Office, organized a study tour for a Mauritanian delegation with the goal of learning from Mongolia's successful experiences in utilizing telemedicine to address maternal and newborn complications. This mission took place from September 16 to September 23, 2023.

The mission aimed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices in the application of telemedicine for maternal and newborn care, and to strengthen collaboration between Mauritania and Mongolia, with a specific focus on reducing preventable maternal mortality.

During the mission, the Mauritanian delegation visited several institutions in Mongolia, including the Ministry of Health (MOH), the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH), the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, and a General Hospital in a province to explore about Mongolian’s health system structure, MCH policy, and program in relation to Telemedicine. Through these visits and discussions with key stakeholders, the delegation had the opportunity to observe and learn from Mongolia's telemedicine initiatives and best practices in the country's healthcare settings.

The Study Tour for the Mauritania delegation was a successful knowledge-sharing endeavor that achieved several important objectives. It promoted collaboration, enhanced capacity, and contributed to the application of telemedicine as an efficient tool to improve the quality of maternal and child health services in Mauritania. Furthermore, it is the first step for strengthening of continuous collaboration in the ongoing efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortalities and morbidities in both Mauritania and Mongolia.