The assistance package includes nearly one million insecticide-treated mosquito nets, more than 900,000 pieces of laboratory and medical equipment, and 33 satellite internet systems designed to improve disease surveillance and reporting, particularly in remote communities.
The handover ceremony was led by United States Chargé d'Affaires Steve Bremner, who presented the supplies to President of the Refoundation Michaël Randrianirina. He described the support as a long-term investment aimed at enhancing Madagascar's capacity to identify and contain infectious disease outbreaks before they spread within the country or across international borders.
"Every US taxpayer dollar must show measurable results, reduce long-term dependence on US resources and support greater self-reliance," Bremner said.
He added that stronger health systems in Madagascar would not only improve the country's resilience but also contribute to global health security.
"Stronger Malagasy health systems ultimately protect both American and Malagasy families."
A significant portion of the donation comprises 989,250 long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets worth approximately $2 million. The nets are scheduled for distribution between July and mid-October across 63 districts and more than 1,600 community health centres as part of efforts to reduce malaria infections.
Malaria remains one of Madagascar's leading causes of illness and death, and the U.S.-funded Global Health Supply Chain Programme will oversee the nationwide distribution. Officials said the final shipment of the mosquito nets arrived in the country in late June.
The aid package also includes 908,523 pieces of medical and laboratory equipment valued at $180,000, including personal protective equipment, diagnostic tools, cold-chain supplies and digital disease surveillance systems. The equipment is expected to strengthen the country's preparedness and response to infectious diseases such as monkeypox, plague, rabies, polio and Ebola.
In addition, the United States will provide $30,000 to procure, install and support the first year of service for 33 Starlink satellite internet systems at selected district and regional health offices.
The satellite connectivity will enable healthcare workers in remote and underserved areas to transmit disease surveillance data more quickly to national health authorities, improving the speed and coordination of responses to emerging public health threats.