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 ...

Polio is transmitted by contaminants entering the mouth. 90% of people with polio do not have "healthy carrier" symptoms, but only 10% have symptoms: flu syndrome, weakness, headaches, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, sudden paralysis ...

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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