You may want to read this report:
Tracking maternal mortality declines in Mongolia between 1992 and 2007: the importance of collaboration
"Results
During the 1992–2007 period, the MMR peaked in 1993 at 241 per 100 000 live births and then fell approximately 62.8%, to 89.6 per 100 000 live births in 2007 (Fig. 1). More specifically, substantial declines occurred between 1993 and 1996, followed by minor fluctuations between 1997 and 2000, an accelerated decline from 2001 to 2004, and minor fluctuation but still a slight decrease from 2005 to 2007. Between 2001 and 2007, when the MMRS 2001–2004 and 2005–2010 were implemented, the MMR showed an overall decrease of 47%, falling from 169 to 89.6 deaths per 100 000 live births."
"Briefly, the years immediately following the political transition witnessed a deterioration of the health-care system and a resultant rise in maternal mortality. After 1993, maternal mortality decreased due to the reintroduction of “maternal waiting homes” (also known as maternity rest homes), improvements in the supply of emergency drugs and increased training of health-care workers in sexual and reproductive health (including obstetrics) through assistance from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Maternal waiting homes are a particularly important component of the health-care referral system because women from rural areas must travel large distances to reach provincial health centres, which can keep them from receiving timely care.18 Support from UNFPA also increased; it ensured the availability of contraceptives and strengthened the logistic management system of the National Reproductive Health Programme.15 In addition, the liberalization of abortion legislation in 1989 led to reductions in poor outcomes from unsafe abortions.
The combination of these health system reform and policy measures culminated in the stabilization of the MMR at around 165 deaths per 100 000 live births by the second half of the 1990s, a reduction from over 200 deaths per 100 000 live births in the early 1990s (Fig. 1).12 In addition, greater support for education and communication campaigns about family planning led to a wide acceptance of, and greater demand for, sexual and reproductive health services among the population. In summary, the 1990s witnessed important improvements in both supply and demand factors related to women’s sexual and reproductive health, thus creating a favourable environment for the implementation of the MMRS 2001–2004."
WHO | Tracking maternal mortality declines in Mongolia between 1992 and 2007: the importance of collaborationIt appears to be that the birth rate declined but the ones that survived did so because of improvements in the medical facilities available and better usage and results. Less babies dying after birth.
A tray full of GOLD is not worth a moment in time.
^I only wrote what the Mongolian tourists told me. Maybe that's what they know - the story about income taxes and monkhood. Maybe that's what taught to them in schools?
Or the low population could be due to both - monkhood + taxes, and abortions + better health care for newborns. Or somewhere in between...
Thanks for the article. The Mongolians that I met were all young, friendly and had positive outlook in life & about their country. But then they were on holiday mode, so they were probably happier & more relaxed than normal.
Confirmed, I'm going to herd yak for 2 years
^^
You have received your contract and it is in English?
Yup, all in English and it is well written- no breach of contract penalty either.
This is what I get:
While it is vulgar to talk about money, it is also interesting to note teaching salaries around the world: 3000USD tax free.
2 year contract
Free housing in my own apartment- massive plus compared to Myanmar
Free transport to and from school and the supermarket a couple of times a week- a nice little touch
Healthcare, but not dental.
Free flights to and from Mongolia, plus I trip home once a year if wanted- if not, it comes in the form of a bonus.
Visa Fees
If I had kids, they could study for free.
Professional Development- due to Mongolia's relative isolation, most of this is done online.
Gym membership thrown in for free
They don't use PYP, but can't win them all.
Ah, I didn't mention holidays: 10 weeks off over the summer and 3 weeks for "Winter Break".
There are also 4 days I'm allowed to take for religious and cultural reasons- will become devout for Christmas 555
https://www.discovermongolia.mn/ulaanbaatar/
Sometimes -11 is consider "warm"
An investment will be needed
Hear that Mongolia is quite the raging fashion these days....
Yup- now I want a Mongolian wife
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Yak butter tea.
Family Yurt....for those more countrified
Good luck, when are you off? We want more photos of the locals and a Mongolian Food thread. If you have a moment of course.
Another adventure, lucky boy.
Is the fashion spread girl from the young Genghis Khan movie? Get a fur hat and mix with the locals. At -32 C, you'll need someone to keep you warm. They all look plump at first, but take your time unpeeling her outer layers and see what emerges.
Here she is, if it's the same woman, in the movie:
Here is link to it:
https://zooqle.com/mongol-the-rise-o...1-p-vpb93.html
Great Movie.
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Just got back from the Mongolian Embassy- got the phone number of the nice lady taking care of my visa- super friendly and welcoming and her sister's daughter is going to be one of my students- small world. Looks like I will be leaving Frinday or Monday- I can't wait, I am also getting a bit sick of living in hotels and airports. Expecting the accommodation provided to be somewhat dated but serviceable
Did find a video on the local food:
...bon voyage for yet another Asian adventure!...
School emailed me the tickets- leave on Friday which is much sooner than I expected, quite happy about that as I have the weekend to settle in before work on Monday.
Is there a reason why Chinese airlines leave at such funny hours?
How many countries have you taught in, was this one the shortest?
^
1 year in Honduras
8 years in Thailand
2 in Myanmar
The shortest would be in Prague- I wouldn't classify the 4 weeks I taught on my TEFL as quality teaching- quite the opposite.
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