Category: Hygiene and health
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Worldwide, 120,000,000 people are infected with Lymphatic Filariasis, especially in these regions: in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, but there are 104 districts affected in Madagascar, where the Ministry is carrying out info-awareness campaigns. Lymphatic filariasis is a swelling of the legs or genitals, or breasts. A swelling caused by filarial parasites that enlarge and block the blood vessels and are transmitted by mosquito bites .

Category: Miaina sy mitia
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Talking to children about sexuality is very important for their development and it is the duty of parents and educators to do so in order to inform them and prevent possible sexual abuse. It is based on questions coming from the children themselves that information adapted to their age is transmitted to them in a climate of communication and trust. Follow-up and medical care, if necessary, are an integral part of this duty .

Category: Environment
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♦ The Kobaby project: a project under the auspices of the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development, implemented in the Diana region in collaboration with AFD. The project covers five sectors: rice cultivation (varimanitra), beekeeping, fruit trees, sustainable fishing and community-based tourism . ♦ The tenerech ecodatus: a mammal, some call it "tandraka" or "kelora", a unique animal without a tail, measuring 145 to 328 mm . ♦ Amparafaravola district: seized wood, 87 rosewood logs .

Category: Mba ho vanona
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Dedicating a moment for the family at home, taking care of them, is like nurturing love at home (18-11-2020)

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Hygiene and health

Miaina sy mitia

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth

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.

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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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