• Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Madagascar and the Sovereign Order of Malta were established in 1990.
• A Postal Agreement between the Republic of Madagascar and the Sovereign Order of Malta was signed in 1992
• VISITS: in November 2016, the Grand Hospitaller took part in the 16^th Summit of the Francophonie in Antananarivo (Madagascar).

The Order of Malta’s activities in Madagascar:

The Order of Malta’s 2 main activities in Madagascar are:

– Management of the Pavillon Sainte Fleur

– Support for a leprosarium run by the Soeurs de Cluny in Fianarantsoa.

LE PAVILLON SAINTE FLEUR

Maternity hospital managed and supported by the Order of Malta since 1999, under a public service concession with the Malagasy Ministry of Health.

Emergency, gyneco-obstetrics, neonatology and pediatric services.

Respects Catholic doctrine on respect for life in all medical treatment.

“Life is sacred. Our mission is to safeguard life.”

Our major themes

• fight against leprosy
• mother and child:  maternity, neonat, obstetric fistula, nutrition

Resources and activities

• 3 blocks
• 4 delivery rooms
• 60 beds
• 12 neonat incubators
• 2412 births
• 10380 hospital days & 2068 incubator days
• 22535 consultations
• 5682 ultrasound scans
• 1023 operating room (gynecological operations)

Priorities for action 2023-2024

• The clinic provides a high-performance service in obstetrics, gynecology, neonatology and pediatrics for all: new team
• PSF helps 14 dispensaries.
• PSF develops pediatrics and pediatric surgery.
• The PSF is committed to the prevention and care of women suffering from uterine and breast cancer.
• PSF invests in renovation and modern equipment.

4 social projects to improve mother and child health

1-Advanced strategy

• 2185 free prenatal consultations in 14 dispensaries around Antananarivo for the most disadvantaged by our mobile clinic in 2023.
• 144 high-risk deliveries at the PSF for the most disadvantaged in 2023 (ethics committee).
• Training health centers to manage high-risk deliveries

2-EARS (Education Affective Relationnelle et Sexuelle)

• 135 awareness-raising sessions in 2023 for women in low-income neighborhoods on body awareness, sexuality, consent, parent/child relationships, baby nutrition, etc…

3-Obstetric fistula (OF)

• Two FO surgery campaigns (free for the needy) in the maternity hospital, 52 women repaired in 2023.
• Willingness to set up routine operations.

4-Mikolo Aina

• Gyneco-obstetric consultation for women in Antanimora, Diégo, Mananjary and Manakara prisons.
• Awareness-raising and education in Relational, Affective and Sexual Education for women

+ 1 leprosy mission / year at the Marana dispensary

New project

women’s cancer screening and operation campaign

• Awareness and screening campaign
• Surgery for non-metastasized women
• Free screening and surgery for indigent women
• Seeking funding to care for more women