Bilharzia" is a disease acquired by a parasite, entering the pores, when a person is immersed in water, which may contain snails. There are three types of "bilharzia" depending on which parasite enters a person through the skin: those that infect the intestines, those that attack the bladder and those that infect the intestines and brain. From 24 hours to 18 weeks after being immersed in water without washing feet or taking a bath, the person may experience itching and swelling, fever, arthritis... Bilharzia" can stay with a person for 15 to 20 years. To prevent this disease, everyone should follow good hygiene...

Many people suffer from "malnutrition" due to the high cost of living; not only babies and children can be affected by this case but also adults. Sufficient food: can also include elements necessary for the body such as proteins, protids, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins; those listed provide components that improve the immune system and building blocks to create cells. Foods that contain these elements: meat, fish, eggs, milk, cereals, rice...

February 4th is World Cancer Day. This year's theme is: "For a fairer care" together, let's join forces to fight against cancer. Cancer is a disease caused by the transformation of cells that become abnormal and proliferate excessively. All parts of the human body can be affected by cancer, but the most common are breast, cervical and prostate cancer. Symptoms: swelling, fatigue, pain, bleeding; however, only a test can determine the real situation. Hygiene and health" program with Radio Don Bosco.

Summer is an unavoidable season every year, there are always incidents and disasters and different diseases. There are diseases that occur during the summer, among them: stomach aches caused by contaminated drinking water; there is also an eye infection that is easily transmitted by contact, a disease caused by microbes or viruses; scabies, which is a disease that also affects the skin as a result of various pollution. To prevent all these diseases: everyone is encouraged to use clean water, to respect hygiene, and to go to the health center in case of a suspected case of ill health...

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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