Madagascar

Malaria in Madagascar Malaria transmission rates vary across Madagascar, with higher levels of transmission on the east and west coasts, and lower transmission in the highlands and in the south, but the entire country is considered vulnerable to the disease. Malaria is the leading cause of death among children under age five.   Read more about PMI's activities in the Madagascar Country Profile [PDF, 135KB].

Malaria Operational Plans

	A beneficiary of a universal net campaign in Madagascar carries her nets home. Source Alyssa Finlay-Vickers/PMI

The Malaria Operational Plans (MOPs) below are detailed one-year implementation plans for PMI in Madagascar. Each MOP briefly reviews the current status of malaria control and prevention policies and interventions, identifies challenges and unmet needs, and describes planned activities under PMI. These MOPs have been endorsed by the Global Malaria Coordinator and reflect collaborative discussions with national malaria control programs and partners in country.

• FY 2010 Madagascar MOP  [PDF, 431KB]
  
• FY 2009 Madagascar MOP  [PDF, 529KB]
  
  • Revised funding table [PDF, 35KB]
    
• FY 2008 Madagascar MOP [PDF, 842KB]
  
  • Revised Funding Table [PDF, 130KB]

Voices from the Field

• Universal ITN Coverage Campaign in Madagascar: Progress Through Partnerships – April 2010
• Community Health Workers Provide Excellent Local Community-Based Services – April 2010
• By Foot or Canoe: Mosquito Nets Delivered in Remote Districts in Madagascar – April 2010
• Combating Malaria While Safeguarding Madagascar's Unique Environment – April 2009
• First Person: Bednets Go Beyond Malaria Campaign – October 2006
• Mosquito Nets Save Lives in Madagascar – February 2004

Additional PMI Information

If you have questions about the PMI Madagascar program, send us an e-mail.

• PMI Fourth Annual Report, April 2010 [PDF, 8MB]
  
• PMI/Madagascar Contracts and Agreements
  
• USAID/Madagascar Mission
• Madagascar Ministry of Health