Medical Care Development

What Medical Care Development does

Medical Care Development, operating as MCD Global Health, is a U.S.-incorporated public health nonprofit founded in 1966 in Augusta, Maine and now headquartered in Hallowell, Maine. The organization designs, implements, and evaluates public health programs spanning vector-borne disease control, health workforce capacity building, telehealth expansion, and chronic disease management; per its CEO statement it employs more than 400 people and has active programmatic footprints in more than 55 countries, with a current emphasis on Equatorial Guinea (the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project, ongoing since 2004) and Mozambique (a 2022 USAID President's Malaria Initiative program), alongside U.S.-domiciled work concentrated in New England and New York. Its flagship program, BIMEP, is a public–private partnership with the Government of Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Health and multiple energy-sector co-funders (ConocoPhillips/Marathon Oil, GEPetrol, SONAGAS, Noble Energy/Chevron), supported by academic and biotechnology partners including Sanaria, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, and the Liverpool and Swiss Schools of Tropical Medicine.

MCD delivers technology-enabled services on top of field operations: MCD Learn is a centralized eLearning platform launched in January 2026 that consolidates prior training programs (notably the Community Health Worker Core Competency Training Program) under a freemium model with progress tracking, certification, and English/Spanish content delivery; NETRC is a federally designated regional telehealth resource center, one of 14 nationally, providing telehealth implementation assistance to clinics across New England and New York; and the Telephonic Diabetes Education and Support (TDES) program delivers telephonic self-management education under contract with health plans and trusts such as the Maine Municipal Employees Health Trust. Underlying surveillance and field-coaching assets include the Outreach Training and Supportive Supervision (OTSS) model with digital checklists and malaria rapid diagnostic testing deployed at the community level in Equatorial Guinea.

The revenue model is a grant-and-contract-funded nonprofit operation, not a commercial SaaS or services business. Primary inflows are restricted U.S. government grants and contracts (USAID, HRSA), corporate sponsorships from oil and gas companies tied to BIMEP, donations from individuals and foundations, and contracts with municipal health trusts and state health plans for domestic programs (e.g., TDES). The organization is federally credentialed as a USAID Private Voluntary Organization and is a member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes; it has received the U.S. Department of State P3 Impact Award, MacArthur Foundation 100&Change Top 100 recognition, and Candid Platinum Transparency status. Following a 2017 consolidation and 2022 rebrand to MCD Global Health, the organization is led by President & CEO Cristine Betters, who took the role in 2025.

Name

Medical Care Development

Legal name

Medical Care Development

Website

https://mcd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (92312), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Global Programs (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Systems Strengthening & Global Health Technical Assistance (BPADAEAH), Chronic Disease & NCD Program Evaluation (e.g., diabetes/CVD/cancer) (HLAJANAG), Global Health Research, Clinical Trials & Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) (HLAJAOAM)

Keywords

• Public health programs
• Malaria elimination
• Telehealth services
• Health workforce training
• Global health consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary revenue source from U.S. government agencies including USAID and HRSA for public health programs and initiatives.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Funding from private energy companies (ConocoPhillips, Marathon Oil, Noble Energy, GEPetrol, SONAGAS) for the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project in Equatorial Guinea.
3. Health Trust Partnerships: Contracts with municipal health trusts (Maine Municipal Employees Health Trust) for diabetes education and support programs.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting MCD's global health mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Medical Care Development (MCD Global Health) is a global public health nonprofit that designs, implements, and assesses high-quality public health programs in more than 55 countries. Its core offerings include malaria elimination programs (notably the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project), telehealth technical assistance through the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center, an eLearning training platform (MCD Learn), chronic disease self-management education (TDES), and health workforce capacity building for governments, NGOs, and underserved communities.

Product overview

MCD Global Health operates as a public health nonprofit organization offering a diverse portfolio of health programs and training solutions. The organization provides a unified eLearning platform (MCD Learn) that consolidates online training offerings including the Community Health Worker Core Competency Training Program. Key programs include the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project (BIMEP) for malaria control in Equatorial Guinea, the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC) for telehealth support, the Telephonic Diabetes Education and Support (TDES) program for diabetes management, and the Cervical Cancer and Screening Treatment (CCST) project. MCD also partners with the University of New Hampshire on the CARE2 collaborative for rural health excellence. The organization works across domestic and international markets with programs spanning workforce development, disease prevention, telehealth, and health systems strengthening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCD Learn Centralized eLearning platform bringing together all MCD public health and healthcare training offerings with course tracking, certificates, and free/paid courses for health workers, program managers, and partner organizations.
• Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project (BIMEP) Public-private partnership program on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea aimed at eliminating malaria and strengthening health systems and workforce through surveillance, indoor residual spraying, LLIN distribution, case management, and community health worker training.
• Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC) Regional telehealth resource center providing technical assistance to clinics and community partners across New England and New York for telehealth implementation, tool selection, and coverage understanding.
• Telephonic Diabetes Education and Support (TDES) Program Voluntary telephonic diabetes self-management education program connecting participants with certified diabetes educators via phone; designed for members with type 1, type 2, or prediabetes in collaboration with employers and health plans.
• Community Health Worker Core Competency Training Program Fully online training program for community health workers that has trained CHWs across the U.S.; part of MCD's eLearning offerings under MCD Learn.
• Collaborative for Advancing Rural Excellence and Equity (CARE2) Online open-access learning program for healthcare providers in rural and underserved communities of New England and New York, focused on COVID-19 impacts, mental health, and substance use disorder.
• Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment (CCST) Project in Equatorial Guinea that includes HPV vaccination campaigns and cervical cancer screening and treatment services for women.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% reduction in malaria prevalence on Bioko Island over 20 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• University of New Hampshire Institute for Health Policy and PracticecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration on the CARE2 (Collaborative for Advancing Rural Excellence and Equity) program to address physical and mental health impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations in rural New England.
• Government of Equatorial Guinea Ministry of HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 200420+ year partnership for malaria elimination on Bioko Island. MCD works with the Ministry to implement the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project (BIMEP), including surveillance, prevention through IRS and LLIN distribution, case management, and health systems strengthening.
• Ifakara Health InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institution in Tanzania providing technical expertise and research support for the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project.
• Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of WashingtoncoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides epidemiological modeling, data analysis, and evaluation expertise for malaria elimination surveillance and impact measurement.
• Liverpool School of Tropical MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing tropical medicine expertise, research collaboration, and training support for malaria elimination activities.
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing expertise in public health, epidemiology, and disease control strategies for malaria elimination.
• SanariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotechnology company developing malaria vaccines. MCD's BIMCP became part of a coalition led by Sanaria in developing the whole parasite PfSPZ vaccine.
• Swiss Tropical and Public Health InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution providing expertise in tropical medicine, public health, and research for malaria elimination efforts.
• Texas A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing research capacity and technical expertise to malaria elimination research.
• National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCD is a member of NNPHI, a network of thought leaders and innovative change agents in public health, providing access to peer network and thought leadership.
• Telemedicine Program at University of VermontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner for the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC), implementing and growing telehealth programs throughout New England and New York.
• University of New EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner collaborating on the CARE2 program for rural health excellence in New England.
• University of VermontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner for telehealth initiatives and rural health improvement programs.
• University of MaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner collaborating on rural health improvement initiatives in Maine.
• Maine Medical AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the CARE2 collaborative working to advance rural health excellence and equity in Maine.
• MaineHealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner collaborating on rural health improvement programs in Maine.
• Healthy Lincoln CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health initiative in Maine partnering with MCD for community health programs and workforce development.
• Maine Municipal Employees Health TrustcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth trust providing funding and program administration for the Telephonic Diabetes Education and Support (TDES) program for municipal employees.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PATH: PATH is a global nonprofit focused on health innovation and disease elimination in low-resource settings, with comparable malaria and health systems strengthening work. Operates at significantly larger scale but pursues a similar funder mix (USAID, Gates Foundation, governments) and similar country portfolios.
• FHI 360: FHI 360 is a large nonprofit human development organization working across global health, education, and economic development with heavy USAID funding exposure. Comparable in mission, federal contract dependence, and breadth of country programming.
• RTI International: RTI International is a nonprofit research institute delivering global health, education, and technical assistance programs in 90+ countries. Comparable in mission, technical assistance focus, and reliance on federal and foundation funding.
• Chemonics International: Chemonics is a large international development consulting firm implementing USAID-funded health programs worldwide. Highly comparable funder mix, delivery model, and country footprint to MCD's international division.
• IMA World Health: IMA World Health is a faith-based nonprofit implementing health systems strengthening and disease-specific programs in Africa and the Caribbean. Closely comparable in mission, scale, and country focus.
• Management Sciences for Health (MSH): MSH is a global health nonprofit focused on health systems strengthening, supply chain management, and capacity building in low- and middle-income countries. Directly comparable in mission, federal contract funding model, and country portfolio.
• JSI Research & Training Institute: JSI is a nonprofit public health consulting organization implementing USAID- and CDC-funded programs in reproductive health, supply chain, and health systems. Comparable in delivery model, federal contract dependence, and capacity building focus.

Broad incumbents

• Abt Associates: Abt Associates is a larger for-profit research and consulting firm delivering global health, social policy, and program evaluation services. Overlaps with MCD's technical assistance and evaluation work, especially in international health programs.
• Catholic Relief Services: Catholic Relief Services is a large faith-based humanitarian organization implementing health, agriculture, and emergency programs globally. Comparable in international health programming and USAID funding but materially larger in scale.

Others

• University of New England: UNE is a regional academic partner collaborating with MCD on rural health programs in Maine through the CARE2 collaborative. Comparable in rural health workforce training focus but operates as an academic rather than implementation organization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MCDGlobalHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcd-global-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/MCDGlobalHealth

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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