Radio Don Bosco - RVF epidemic, agricultural technicians at work

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: Presented by Rakotoarison James Daniel; Category: Hirika; Also available:; Published: 16 April 2021

Sheep and cattle are now infected with Rift Valley fever or RVF in three regions of Madagascar. Diseases transmitted to sheep and cattle and can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites and contact of infected animals ...

RVF is a disease known in Madagascar since 1979, carried by mosquitoes, killed cattle in 1990 and 1991. RVF reappeared in 2007 and 2008 in the region of Alaotra Mangoro, and was also seen in the region of Matsiatra-Ambony in 2008 and 2009 and is now back. RVF reappeared due to weather conditions is excessive rainfall and flooding.

There are 04 districts in Toliara-II and Ankazoabo in the Atsimo-Andrefana region, is now in Vatovavy-Fitovinany and Ambanja in the Diana region with 35 municipalities already targeted. At the end of February, sick animals were found in Atsimo-Andrefana; in March, Diana and Vatovavy-Fitovinany and in early April, it was confirmed that RVF had infected the animals after the test results.

Technicians from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries work in close collaboration to control the spread of Rift Valley Fever or RVF in the 03 areas. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries is working with the Ministry of Public Health in this fight against RVF, said the Director General of Livestock, Lezoma Tsiry Andriamahatoly.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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.

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.