Madagascar - Country Commercial Guide
Healthcare
Last published date: 2021-10-17

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/