For nearly six decades, MCD has designed, implemented, and assessed high-quality, enduring public and global health programs in more than 55 countries.
MCD Global Health, a public health nonprofit and member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes, is recognized in the United States and internationally as a leader, innovator, and trusted partner.
With our partners, we improve the health and well-being of people around the world by applying public health solutions in innovative and locally led ways.
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. By being a trustworthy partner and internationally recognized leader in different focus areas, we find cross-cultural and cost-effective solutions for vulnerable and historically underserved communities.
MCD's mission is to improve the health and well-being of people around the world through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective, and universally accessible public health solutions.
We're known for being a collaborative, hands-on, and long-term partner. Whether it's tackling today's emerging issues or the complex health needs that have challenged communities for decades, our team is always learning and innovating.
We hit the ground running in low-resource areas, from placing staff to launching projects. You know what your communities need; we help with the how. We come with expertise and humility, listening to community members and working with local organizations to identify effective approaches and strategies.
"MCD is made up of more than 400 employees around the world and works closely with its public, private, and civil-society partners and donors. We are a growing organization, having started in rural Maine and expanding to across the region, the U.S., and around the world."
—Dr. Chris Schwabe, CEO & Executive Director
HPV pilot vaccination campaign and
New England Rural Health Association
First-ever vaccination campaign against HPV takes place in Equatorial Guinea as part of MCD's Cervical Cancer and Screening Treatment project
NERHA and MCD form a new strategic and collaborative alliance
2024
Rebranded as MCD Global Health
New malaria project in Mozambique
MCD, MCDI, MCD Public Health rebranded as MCD Global Health as a more centralized organization
Funded by USAID, MCD leads USAID-funded U.S. President's Malaria Initiative Malaria Capacity Strengthening Program in Mozambique
2022
Two prestigious awards received by MCD
Camden National Bank awarded Evelyn Kieltyka, former chairperson of MCD's Board of Directors, 2020 Leaders and Luminaries Spotlight Award for contributions to MCD
Joint venture of MCD and the Climate Foundation recognized as one of the top 100 highest-scoring proposals in 100&Change competition
2020
MCD receives P3 Impact Award
U.S. Department of State awarded MCD and partners P3 Impact Award for work done through Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project
2019
Restructuring of organization
Consolidation of MCD's international and U.S. programs
2017
Member of NNPHI
MCD becomes member of National Network of Public Health Institutes, a network of thought leaders and innovative change agents
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
Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC) established
NETRC is one of 14 national Telehealth Resources Centers and provides telehealth technical assistance in New England and New York
2011
FAA Project implemented in Madagascar
MCD implemented Fonds d'Appui l'Assainissement project in Madagascar from 2010–2020, resulting in 4.5 million people gaining access to improved sanitation and hand-washing stations
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, which are important partners in USAID's work to address a broad range of development, humanitarian, and health challenges
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
MCD founded
Medical Care Development (MCD) founded and incorporated in Augusta, Maine, as a nonprofit to manage a Regional Medical Program and support development of Maine's rural health system and public health infrastructure.
1966
