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After a Decade of Suffering Under a Growing Tumor, Hope and Healing Begins in an Instant

A Malagasy mother finally receives life-changing surgery on board the hospital ship Africa Mercy®

For nearly ten years, Theogette, a mother of three from rural Madagascar, lived with a painful facial tumor. That tumor grew larger and more noticeable every year, as did her pain and the isolation from her community. All it took was a moment for Theogette’s nephew Ronaldo to connect her…

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Mercy Ships Supports National Response Following Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar

Cyclone Gezani caused extensive damage across the region, displacing thousands and severely affecting homes, public infrastructure, and healthcare facilities

Following the devastating cyclone that struck Madagascar’s east coast, Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) has joined with national disaster response efforts in Toamasina (Tamatave) through the provision of essential relief supplies, in coordination with the government’s disaster management authorities. Cyclone Gezani caused extensive damage across the region, displacing thousands and severely affecting…

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Expresses Solidarity with Madagascar Following Cyclone Gezani

The African Union Commission reaffirms its readiness to work closely with the Government of Madagascar, relevant AU organs, and humanitarian partners to facilitate assistance and support resilient recovery and reconstruction efforts

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, expresses deep concern and solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Madagascar following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gezani, which has been declared a national disaster by the national authorities. On behalf of the African Union,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles bolsters regional and bilateral ties at the African Union Executive Council

The discussions centered on deepening strategic partnerships, streamlining diplomatic protocols, and fostering regional solidarity within the Indian Ocean and the broader African continent

Mr. Barry Faure, Seychelles’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, concluded a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the margins of the African Union (AU) Executive Council in Addis Ababa. The discussions centered on deepening strategic partnerships, streamlining diplomatic protocols, and fostering regional solidarity within the Indian Ocean and…

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Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) and the African Union to Sign Renewed Memorandum of Understanding at African Union Commission Headquarters

The MOU aims to strengthen cooperation in the promotion and protection of human and peoples’ rights, the advancement of good governance, democracy, and the rule of law

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org) and the African Union (AU) will sign a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, 13 February 2026 at 1:00 PM, at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The MOU will be signed on behalf of…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Madagascar
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Fighting lymphatic filariasis in Madagascar: Lives transformed and hope restored

Transmitted by mosquitoes, it disrupts the circulation of lymph and can cause persistent swelling known as lymphedema

Julien Ranjaivonirina, a 63‑year‑old farmer living in the Fitovinany region, smiles as he reflects on his journey. Standing in front of his wooden house, he recounts how the hydrocele he had for several years limited his movements and prevented him from working as he wished. Today, after receiving care, he…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Madagascar
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Early detection a game-changer in the fight against leprosy in Madagascar

WHO supports the training of clinicians to detect atypical forms of the disease and community health workers to conduct awareness raising and anti stigma efforts

In Madagascar, leprosy remains a major public health concern. Each year, between 1500 and 2000 new cases are reported, placing the country among the 23 priority countries for the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against leprosy. The disease remains endemic in 37 remote districts across 16 of the…

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South Africa: President Ramaphosa receives briefing from Madagascar

Colonel Randrianirina briefed President Ramaphosa on the steps being taken towards a peaceful transitional process, which includes a national dialogue amongst all the people of Madagascar

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted Colonel Michael Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, for a briefing at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the Official Residence in Pretoria. Colonel Randrianirina briefed President Ramaphosa on the steps being taken towards a peaceful transitional process, which includes a national dialogue amongst all the people…

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Mercy Ships and Madagascar Celebrate the Conclusion of a Successful Field Service with Plans to Continue Next Year

Over the course of its hospital ship’s previous visits, Mercy Ships has worked with the Malagasy government to provide over 7,770 surgical procedures and over 57,930 dental procedures

Following 10 months of successful partnership in strengthening surgical care and health capacity, the Government of Madagascar and Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) announce the conclusion of the Africa Mercy’s® 2025 field service. This marks the end of a significant chapter of collaboration, and the beginning of a new one, as the…

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International Volunteer Day: Munich Nurse Brings Medical Support Back to Her Home Country Madagascar

She gained professional experience mainly in anesthesia and emergency care before moving to her current position at Munich University Hospital

Since early November, Fahendrena Vanessa Rose de Lima Body, a trained nurse from Munich University Hospital, has been volunteering with Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) on board the hospital ship Africa Mercy® in Madagascar. This will have been the organization’s fifth field service in the country, and the 28-year-old will return to…