Allergy is a hypersensitivity of the body to substances, generally harmless, present in the environment. These substances, known as allergens, can be found in the air, in food or in medicines, for example. There are four main types of allergy: respiratory allergies, food allergies, skin allergies and allergies to insect bites... Health hygiene’ programme on Radio Don Bosco.

Disease caused by the transformation of cells that become abnormal and proliferate excessively. These abnormal cells eventually form a mass called a malignant tumour. The cancerous cells tend to invade neighbouring tissues and detach from the tumour. All types of people can develop cancer, and it can affect any organ except the hair and nails... Hygiene and health’ programme on Radio Don Bosco.

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses of the face caused by a virus or bacteria; there are four types of these holes: the maxillary sinus, the ethmoidal sinus, the frontal sinus and the sphenoidal sinus. Other causes of sinusitis include diseases of the nose, throat and teeth, air pollution and a weakened immune system. There are two types of sinusitis: chronic and acute. Hygiene and health’ programme in collaboration with Radio Don Bosco.

The chest should not be painful at all, and breathing should not be disturbed. The “chest” cannot be massaged; chest pain is not an illness but a sign of illness: it could be a problem with the heart, lungs or digestive system. A violent blow can also cause chest pain, but it's best to consult a doctor. This pain can also be caused by costochondritis. Hygiene and health” program with Radio Don Bosco.

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.

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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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