Madagascar

I am pleased to report on the mission we carried out in November in the Vangaindrano region. Our mission was to distribute the first aid manuals for the medical staff and the community workers; as they have already received a first aid training in 2019, but not yet a book to deepen the subject.

The last weeks of November were a period in my life when I really felt the meaning of the quotes "Life is full of ups and downs" and "Rain is followed by sunshine". As head of the medical team, I prepared myself with all my heart for the arrival of the new doctors in

After months in lockdown because of the coronavirus, life here in Madagascar, in Antananarivo, is gradually resuming its course. For AiNA Soa and the team the daily work starts with new challenges. In the past months, the team has evaluated the previous work and brought up new ideas to improve the working methods to

As corona infection rate in Madagascar decreases, life returns to its normal course. Official exams take place, travelling from Antananarivo to other regions are starting, some touristic places are now open. Nonetheless, life will not be the same as before with a new invisible element as part of our environment. Barrier measures against corona virus,

The corona virus remains as an important actor in what is happening in the world at this time. Every country, every activity, every source of family income is affected. The number of cases and deaths still increase in many countries. In Madagascar, the government has decided a re-lockdown Antananarivo, the capital city, and its

Madagascar’s independance from the French colonisation will be remembered on the 26th of June. The usual celebration will not happen due to the corona virus partial lockdown. The following article is given from a Malagasy perspective. 60 years of independance should have led the country to the stage of maturity. Sadly enough, the reality