Practical on-the-job training on Early Identification of Developmental Delays in Infants and Young Children was held

Since March 2024, Save the Children, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, has been implementing the project “Promoting Sustainable, Holistic and Inclusive Developmental Support in Early Childhood in Mongolia” in the Bayanzurkh, Chingeltei, and Songinokhairkhan districts of Ulaanbaatar, as well as in Bayankhongor and Selenge provinces. The project aims to introduce a model for sustainable, holistic and inclusive early childhood development support within targeted local public institutions, such as family health centers, branch commissions, and kindergartens. Furthermore, the project seeks to integrate effective practices into national and local policies and to strengthen the legal framework.

As part of the project, practical on-the-job training titled “Early Identification of Developmental Delays in Infants and Young Children” was conducted for doctors and nurses at the Eeltei and Anan family health centers in Songinokhairkhan district, Enerengui Uilst and Mend Arvijikh centers in Chingeltei district, and Achlakhui and Nemuulen centers in Bayanzurkh district on April 29-30 and May 4-7, 2026.

    

The project health officer mentioned that during a monitoring visit, physicians from Family Health Centers were asked to provide on-the-job training in response to requests from medical staffs at targeted family health centers. The training was organized at the 6 family health centers.

Under the guidance of Dr.O.Tungalag, a pediatrician at Zint Clinic, the training covered how to conduct comprehensive health and developmental assessments for children at 9, 18, and 36 months of age. The sessions also emphasized early identification of organ system disorders and developmental delays. Consequently, participating doctors and nurses are now better prepared to assess child development, perform targeted examinations, and promptly identify potential risks.

 

On May 6, 2026, the training was held at the Achlakhui Family Health Center in Bayanzurkh district. Established in 1999, the center currently provides primary health care services to residents of the 8th subdistrict and employs 10 doctors, 6 nurses, 1 midwife, and health workers, for a total of 22 staff members. Dr.A.Bujinlkham, a pediatrician at the center, stated: “It was effective training combining theory and practice, with interactive discussions between the instructor and participants. Discussing real cases and using practical materials was particularly valuable.”

The on-the-job training is scheduled to continue in Bayankhongor and Selenge provinces in May 2026.