New Partnership to Expand Healthcare Access in Southern Madagascar
Emergency Project is proud to formally announce a new partnership with Centre Médical de Taolagnaro, marking the beginning of a long-term initiative to expand emergency care, medical education, and health system development in southern Madagascar.
Madagascar is one of the world's most biologically and culturally unique nations, yet it continues to face profound healthcare challenges. Many communities live in extreme poverty with limited access to even the most basic medical services, resulting in some of the poorest health outcomes globally. In the country's southern region, recurrent drought, food insecurity, malnutrition, and outbreaks of infectious disease continue to place enormous strain on families and local healthcare providers. It is here that EP is committed to building long-term partnerships focused not only on delivering care, but on strengthening local capacity through education, training, and sustainable health system development.
At the heart of this partnership is Dr. Jane Olivier, founder of Centre Médical de Taolagnaro. Fourteen years ago, Dr. Olivier established the clinic with a simple but powerful vision—to provide free, accessible healthcare to the underserved communities of Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro). Today, the clinic has grown into a vital community resource, employing approximately 50 local staff while providing education, training, and compassionate care to thousands of patients.
For the past two years, EP has worked alongside Dr. Ken Soy to develop a long-term strategy for expanding our impact in southern Madagascar. With Dr. Olivier now joining this collaboration, that vision is becoming a reality. During our inaugural visit, EP integrated two Butterfly ultrasound systems into the clinic through our partnership with Butterfly Network, accompanied by a week-long point-of-care ultrasound training program for local providers. Working alongside Dr. Soy, we are also supporting the implementation of an electronic medical record system that will strengthen continuity of care and improve long-term clinical capacity.
Looking ahead, EP plans to launch its first full medical mission to southern Madagascar in early 2027. Future missions will combine direct patient care with provider education, emergency medicine training, diagnostic ultrasound, and health system strengthening. As with all our initiatives, the goal is not simply to provide temporary care, but to work alongside local partners to build sustainable systems that continue improving health long after each mission has ended.
We are honored to partner with Dr. Jane Olivier, Centre Médical de Taolagnaro, Dr. Ken Soy, and the people of southern Madagascar as we begin this exciting new chapter. Together, we look forward to building a healthier future—through partnership, education, and a shared commitment to ensuring that where you live should never determine whether you live.
