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Anesthesia Development in Mongolia: Strengthening Anesthesia Practice in Mongolia Through Education and Continuing
Ganbold Lundeg1, Amanda Baric2, David C Pescod2
1From the Department of Health Sciences, University of Mongolia, Ulan Bator, Mongolia.
Anesthesia and Analgesia
|March 17, 2018
Summary
Anesthesia in Mongolia has advanced significantly over 17 years, driven by the Mongolian Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA). This progress enhances training and accessibility to safe surgery, despite geographical challenges.
Area of Science:
- Medical Specialties
- Anesthesiology
- Global Surgery
Background:
- Anesthesia in Mongolia has seen substantial development in the last 17 years.
- The Mongolian Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) has been instrumental in this progress.
- International support from the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists and the Australian Society of Anaesthetists has been crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the advancements in anesthesiology in Mongolia.
- To underscore the role of the Mongolian Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) in developing the specialty.
- To discuss the progress towards achieving global surgical safety goals in Mongolia.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the MSA.
- Implementation of cost-effective training and continuing professional development programs.
- Focus on addressing challenges in remote communities to improve surgical access.
Main Results:
- Significant advances in anesthesia training and professional standing in Mongolia.
- Development of leaders in anesthesia, emergency medicine, and critical care.
- Progress towards the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery goals for safe and accessible surgery.
Conclusions:
- The Mongolian Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA) has successfully driven major improvements in anesthesiology.
- Continued efforts are focused on ensuring safe and accessible surgical care for all Mongolians, including those in remote areas.
- The development of anesthesia in Mongolia serves as a model for other developing nations facing similar challenges.
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