A new pediatric unit is now open at the University Hospital Mother adn Child Centre (CHUME) in Ambohimiandra, madagascar, bolstering critical healthcare resources for families in the Analamanga region.The unit-a collaborative effort between the axian foundation and the Ministry of Public Health-aims to address rising rates of childhood illness and reduce disparities in access to specialized care [[2]]. Part of the Axian Foundation’s “Miahy Jovenna” program, the facility is opening amid reported increases in bronchiolitis, measles, and diarrheal diseases, highlighting the urgent need for expanded pediatric services [[1]],[[3]].
A new pediatric unit has opened at the University Hospital Mother and Child Center (CHUME) in Ambohimiandra, thanks to a partnership between the Axian Foundation and the Ministry of Public Health.
The new facility is part of the Axian Foundation’s “Miahy Jovenna” program, which focuses on improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations, particularly mothers and children. According to Dr. Lova Ravelomanana, the hospital’s director, the unit includes two patient rooms and a dedicated space for medical staff and is expected to serve approximately 60 patients each month. The timing of the opening is particularly crucial, he noted, given a recent increase in cases of bronchiolitis, measles, and diarrheal diseases.
The CHUME was responsible for providing and installing the necessary medical equipment, as well as organizing patient care and examinations, ensuring a high standard of quality. This collaborative approach—strengthening infrastructure while simultaneously building medical capacity—is designed to deliver lasting improvements in healthcare quality.
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The new pediatric unit will serve residents from around one hundred local communities, including the areas of Avaradrano and Atsimondrano, and throughout the broader Analamanga region. Ando Razafindrainibe, administrator of the Axian Foundation, explained that the project aims to reduce healthcare disparities and bring specialized services closer to the communities that need them. Access to pediatric care is a critical component of public health, particularly in vulnerable populations.
