More than 1.1 million new beneficiaries and 1,191 water infrastructure projects completed or rehabilitated. The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene's annual activity report shows significant progress in access to drinking water. Over 1,100 infrastructure projects completed. Between November 2025 and June 2026, the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene reports completing or rehabilitating 1,191 drinking water infrastructure projects. Large and medium-sized water supply networks, wells, boreholes and infrastructure extensions have enabled 1,124,164 people to gain new access to drinking water across all 24 regions. The achievements also include increased production capacity at treatment plants. In the capital, at Mandroseza for example, the ministry reports completion of treatment units with respective capacities of 22,000 m³ and 33,000 m³ per day. Another unit with a capacity of 2,400 m³ per day was completed in the Tanjombato district. In the Grand South, 237 MUS (multi-use water systems) were implemented under the MIONJO project, while supply via the Mandrare-Sampona pipeline continues. These achievements coincide with institutional developments, including publication of the new National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Policy in November 2025 and revision of the Water Code in March 2026. However, the report reveals a less visible challenge than construction itself: ensuring infrastructure sustainability. Among remaining priority actions is establishing managers and management systems for already-completed water supply infrastructure. This is critical because a constructed facility only guarantees lasting water access if its operation, maintenance and upkeep are ensured. The work remains substantial. Several projects are ongoing, including Amoronakona, expected to produce 50,000 m³ of water daily and serve approximately 840,000 people from late 2027. The ministry also plans a 39 km extension of the Mandrare-Sampona pipeline to Ambovombe and is preparing a seawater desalination project. One year's results mark quantitative progress. After accelerating physical construction, the next phase will be ensuring their long-term operation.