Enkh-Mend Program Delivers 920 Medical Consultations and Nine Surgeries in Dornod Province
The Enkh-Mend Program, jointly implemented by MAK and the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH) to improve surgical care and medical services for mothers, children, and newborns, was successfully conducted from September 17 to 19 at the Dornod Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center and in Kherlen, Bayantumen, and Choibalsan soums.
As part of the program, specialists representing ten departments—including general surgery, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric neurology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric otorhinolaryngology, pediatric ophthalmology, pediatric anesthesiology and intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, and neonatology—provided a total of 920 consultations to women, children, and newborns, including patients seen by multiple specialists.
A total of 652 children received examinations in general surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, gastroenterology, and neurology. The medical team identified 260 cases requiring medical attention and provided the necessary advice, care, and referrals.
In obstetrics and gynecology, specialists conducted 265 examinations, identified 35 cases requiring further medical attention, and referred the patients for additional diagnostic assessment.
The team also performed nine surgical procedures for women and children. Seven of these were pediatric surgeries, including ptosis repair and the first open surgery conducted at the Dornod Regional Diagnostic and Treatment Center on a child diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis.
The procedures included:
Open small-to-large bowel anastomosis
Open thoracic removal of thickened, fibrotic pleural tissue
Laparoscopic removal of a large ovarian cystic tumor
Open hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy
Four strabismus correction surgeries
One ptosis repair surgery
In addition to providing examinations and surgical care, the program strengthened the knowledge and practical skills of local healthcare professionals in diagnosing, treating, and caring for common maternal, gynecological, pediatric, and neonatal surgical conditions.
A total of 16 hours of lectures and 18 hours of practical training were delivered. Participating local doctors and healthcare professionals received 2.5 continuing professional development credits upon completion of the training.
