The reason people self-medicate is because the clinic is far from home, there is also a lack of purchasing power, and the proliferation of drugs in places that are not designated to sell medication. People who practice self-medicine are those who define for themselves the cause of their illness. The character of the health center staff also motivates people to self-medicate. Self-medication makes medical treatment difficult, because the drugs intended to treat the disease may have become a habit in the patient's body, which was due to taking too many drugs, without a doctor's prescription... Program “Ampela Miary ” carried out at the RDB.

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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