Tuberculosis has existed for a long time, and still exists today, particularly in Madagascar. There is a National Tuberculosis Control Program or "PNT" for us in Madagascar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a mycobacterium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, known as Koch's bacillus (BK). Tuberculosis treatment is free, but treatment must be completed to the end, which lasts 6 months. Tuberculosis is transmitted through saliva. Symptoms: cough for more than 3 weeks, blood may be present, asthenia, anorexia and weight loss...

Mycoses are present all year round, especially in summer when it's hot and humid. All age groups can be affected by this disease. It can come back. It is transmitted from person to person by touching or using common objects. Those most susceptible: people with fragile skin, those with circulation problems... Types of fungal infections: oral in the mouth, vaginal/genital in the genitals, cutaneous on the skin. Symptoms: Itching, inflammation, pain...

The "prostate" is a small organ in the male reproductive system; women don't have one. Between these two small organs lies the urethra for peeing. Weighing from 15g to 25g, these organs produce "seminal fluid", which helps sperm reach the female uterus. There are three types of disease: 1- prostatitis, which is an attack by a virus, 2- benign prostatic hypertrophy, which means a swelling of the prostate, 3- prostate cancer...

Many women suffer from pain during menstruation, and many also experience this problem before and after menstruation. Menstruating women have a uterus with reproductive organs. A menstrual cycle begins with the onset of menstruation and ends with the next menstruation; during this time, the uterus gradually develops and from this point onwards, blood flows when menstruation arrives, especially when there is no pregnancy. The uterus contracts and tightens as it releases blood, causing pain...

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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