Water, hygiene, and sanitation services are severely lacking in schools and health centers across Madagascar. According to the report “Progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools 2015-2025,” published by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme, only 46% of schools in Madagascar have improved sanitation facilities, and more than half (53%) have no water supply service at all.
The situation regarding hygiene is even more concerning, with 82% of institutions completely lacking such services. Patients at basic health centers (CSB) report that they are often required to bring their own water or fetch it from village wells to give birth.
To improve access to drinking water in Greater Antananarivo and six secondary cities, the Water Access Improvement Project (PAAEP), funded by the World Bank and overseen by the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, is constructing new infrastructure. The project targets 260 schools and 70 health facilities. A project statement noted that schools have poor access to WASH services, and the deficit in health centers severely impacts the quality of care.
On October 16, the Minister of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Dr. Minosoa Razafindrianiaina, visited schools and the health center in Analamahitsy to inspect the progress of the works, which are designed to be durable and climate-resilient.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-19 05:39:04 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/10/hygiene-les-ecoles-et-les-centres-de.html