Sickle cell anaemia is caused by abnormal red blood cells in the human body. People with sickle cell anaemia are known as sickle cell disease sufferers. The specialist who can treat this disease is the haematology department. The red blood cells of people with sickle cell anaemia are shaped like a sickle or crescent moon instead of being round, soft and deformable, which makes it difficult for them to circulate in the blood vessels. Sickle cell anaemia is hereditary; 10% of Madagascans are sickle cell sufferers... Symptoms: Arthritic pain, abdominal pain, fatigue, frequent dizziness...

The teachings of Pope Pius XI stated: "It is important to give everyone his or her share and to implement the requirements of the common good or social justice in the distribution of the world's wealth, because of the great disparity between the few rich and the poor. Catechesis on the family, in collaboration with Fr Eric Frank Randriamiandrinirinarivo.

October 7, 2023 — Saturday, Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time — Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke (Lk 10: 17-24)

Farmers working with the Tsiky Tsika organisation in the Analamanga region are convinced of the importance of organic production. One of them is Rabadaoro Tsimatahomanana, who lives in the Fokontany of Soanavela, Commune rurale de Fihaona, District of Ankazobe.

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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