Leprosy" is a disease that has existed since the time of Jesus Christ, but there has always been a way of dealing with it in Madagascar. Progress is already being made in leprosy treatment research. Leprosy is caused by Hansen's bacillus bacteria. The disease is contagious and non-hereditary, transmitted by ivy, saliva, snot from the nose and prolonged contact with the patient. This bacterium attacks the skin, nerves, respiratory tract and eyes...
The polio vaccination campaign ended today, Friday, July 28, 2023. Poliomyelitis is a disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus lives in feces or in humans. Many people do not respect hygiene and throw excrement into canals, drains and streets. The "poliovirus" spreads rapidly if left untreated; the polio of 2018 was eradicated, but it was back in 2020 until now...
Tuberculosis has existed for a long time, and still exists today, particularly in Madagascar. There is a National Tuberculosis Control Program or "PNT" for us in Madagascar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a mycobacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, known as Koch's bacillus (BK). Tuberculosis treatment is free, but treatment must be completed to the end, which lasts 6 months. Tuberculosis is transmitted through saliva. Symptoms: cough for more than 3 weeks, blood may be present, asthenia, anorexia and weight loss...
Ranaivoarison Basile or Papa Bio researches, produces and trains farmers in the production of vermicompost. Papa Bio is proud of the benefits of its organic fertilizers. The technique used by Papa Bio is different from fertilizer production by other producers...
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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