Altantuya Jigjidsuren has more than 25 years of professional experience in health care administration and social protection. She previously worked in government agencies in Mongolia and was the State Secretary of Health in 2007-2009. She graduated from the Medical University of Mongolia in 1990 and completed her Master’s Degree in Medical Science in Mongolia in 1997. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Administration from Nagoya University in Japan.