There is no yellow fever in Madagascar, but yellowing of the skin, eyes or hands is due to a spread of gall bladder disease in the blood vessels. If symptoms of "jaundice" appear in a person, they should go to a health centre as soon as possible. People in poor health should get plenty of rest, as the liver has trouble doing its job if the person is tired. Hepatitis "A" is transmitted by mouth-to-mouth contact and through food. Signs: yellow body parts, coloured vomit, fever. Women's promotion" programme on Radio Don Bosco.

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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