Scabies is a year-round disease, and in recent months more and more people are suffering from it. Scabies is a skin disease and is contagious, especially for sensitive skin. A parasite called sarcoptes carries scabies, penetrating the skin. Contact with a sick person can spread the disease rapidly, and treatment must be carried out with family members. Hygiene and health’ programme here on Radio Don Bosco.

December 1 is World AIDS Day, and the theme chosen for the celebrations in Madagascar is ‘Giving importance to human rights’. The celebrations in Antsiranana begin on 30 November and end on 1 December. Even if a person is a carrier of the HIV-AIDS virus, he or she has rights. E.V.A’ programme on Don Bosco radio, in collaboration with the health commission, at the Arrupe centre.

Parents have a duty to pass on history to the next generation in order to keep hope alive in young people. The motto of the Republic of Madagascar is completely different from that of today's leaders. Love - Homeland - Development; love here tends towards selfishness, greed, money, honour and wealth; because of this, the country is experiencing negative progress. Broadcast ‘mba ho vanona’ in collaboration with General Désiré Ramakavelo.

Technology has positive aspects for education. The fact that Madagascar has representatives - three girls - at the World Technology Applications Exhibition is proof of this. However, these successes are linked to children's rights. There are 10 fundamental rights for children: the right to have a family, the right to have a name, the right to be cared for... Programme ‘Promotion féminine’ 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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