On August 04-05-06, 2021, Polio Vaccination Day was celebrated in Madagascar, for areas where new cases are at risk. The polio vaccine is for infants up to 59 months old. Polio has been a long-standing disease since it was first diagnosed in 1840 by Dr. Jacob Heine. There are three types of polio, but all can be prevented with the current vaccine ...

Every July 28 is World Hepatitis Day, this year the theme is: hepatitis can't wait. WHO Africa has chosen: Africa cannot wait, because one in four people with hepatitis is from Africa. "Hepatitis" is a disease of the liver caused by an infection of the liver or as a result of alcohol consumption, intoxication. There are five types of "hepatitis": A-B-C-D-E ...

Ectopic Pregnancy is the formation and implantation of a fertilized egg in an abnormal location outside the uterus. Women with Ectopic Pregnancy need immediate intervention because it can be fatal if left untreated. There are a number of causes of Ectopic Pregnancy including the presence of infection in the female genitals, problems with the tube that carries the egg to the uterus, side effects of smoking taken by the pregnant woman...

Pregnancy is not an illness, but rather a change in a woman's physical condition and hormone, resulting in fragility between her and the unborn child. The disease does not have to be difficult for a woman during pregnancy, but if left untreated it can be fatal. Possible diseases: excessive blood loss, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, hydatidiform mole ...

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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