Two cases of meningococcal infection have been registered in Jargalant soum of Khovd province, and one person has died, local authorities say.
In response, School No. 7 in Jargalant will hold primary-school classes online from 16–20 March 2026, and public sports, cultural and club activities for high-school and kindergarten students are restricted from 13–27 March.
Meningococcal disease can progress rapidly and be life-threatening; public-health measures typically include rapid identification of close contacts, antibiotic prophylaxis where indicated and targeted vaccination campaigns for at-risk groups.
Two cases of meningococcal infection have been registered in Jargalant soum of Khovd province, and one person has died, local authorities say.
In response, School No. 7 in Jargalant will hold primary-school classes online from 16–20 March 2026, and public sports, cultural and club activities for high-school and kindergarten students are restricted from 13–27 March.
Meningococcal disease can progress rapidly and be life-threatening; public-health measures typically include rapid identification of close contacts, antibiotic prophylaxis where indicated and targeted vaccination campaigns for at-risk groups.