Overview
The government’s public health policy seeks to establish universal health care coverage for children under age five, pregnant women, and people over 65. It prioritizes the provision of adequate and modern equipment and identifies the need to increase the public health budget. In addition, the government is setting up mobile units to handle aid and health services in remote areas.
Leading sub-sectors
- Generic pharmaceuticals
(Figures in thousands of USD)
|
Pharmaceuticals |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 (Jan – June) |
|
Total local production |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Total exports |
309 |
186 |
558 |
1 |
|
Total imports |
93,053 |
119,097 |
103,197 |
53,202 |
|
Imports from the U.S. |
66 |
102 |
255 |
50 |
|
Total market size |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Total market size = (total local production + imports) – exports)
Data sources: Madagascar Customs
Data includes HTS code starting with 3004 and does not break out generic and non-generic medicines.
- Health information technology: advanced application of drones, digitalization of medical records, telemedicine
- Equipment for healthcare facilities: diagnostic laboratory equipment, X-ray and radiation equipment, Dental equipment, Orthopedic equipment, Modern surgical equipment, medical scanning and therapeutic equipment.
Opportunities
- Leasing of modern and expensive health equipment
- Investment in opening advanced healthcare facilities to provide quality services
- Planned government procurement through a sporadic call for tenders
- Pharmaceutical industry.
Resources
- Ministry of Public Health: http://www.sante.gov.mg/ministere-sante-publique/
- Central Purchasing Agency of Generic Medicines (SALAMA): http://www.salama.mg/