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 .
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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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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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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