About Us

MCD Global Health (MCD) is a public health nonprofit organization and member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes. We are recognized in the United States and internationally as a leader, innovator, and trusted partner in the design, implementation, and assessment of high-quality and enduring programs in public health.



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Our Vision & Mission

We envision a world in which all people have access to high quality and enduring solutions to improve and maintain their health and well-being.

MCD aspires to be a premier partner of choice and an internationally recognized leader, innovator, and trusted partner in applied, cross-national public health solutions.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective, and universally accessible public health solutions.





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Read a summary of our history below:

  • Rebranded as MCD Global Health

    MCD, MCDI, MCD Public Health rebranded as MCD Global Health as a more centralized organization

    2022

  • Member of NNPHI

    MCD becomes member of National Network of Public Health Institutes

    2014

  • Malaria Vaccine Initiative Established
    Healthy Lincoln County Becomes Partner

    MCD's Equatoguinean Malaria Vaccine Initiative (EGMVI) established

    Healthy Lincoln County in Maine partners with MCD

    2013

  • FAA Project Implemented in Madagascar

    MCD implemented Fonds d'Appui l'Assainissement (FAA) project in Madagascar with goal of eliminating open defecation nationwide. It lasted from 2010 through 2020.

    2010

  • Established Bioko Island Malaria Control Project (BIMEP)

    Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project (BIMEP) established to use monitoring and evaluation, surveillance, and preventative approaches in controlling malaria in Equatorial Guinea.

    2004

  • Registered as USAID PVO agency

    MCD registered as a Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) agency with USAID

    1990s

  • Organized Conference on Emergency Health Care

    MCD organized and facilitated International Conference on Emergency Health Care Development attended by 500 professionals from 60 countries.

    1989

  • MCD International Founded

    MCD designated as primary agency for coordinating, creating, and evaluating education in medical facilities in every Maine community.

    MCD International founded to meet needs of low-resource nations.

    1977

  • Founding MCD

    Medical Care Development (MCD) founded and incorporated in Maine as a nonprofit

    1966