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World Health Organization (WHO) - Madagascar
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Madagascar |

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
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Madagascar |

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…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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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…

Mercy Ships

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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…

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SYNTHETIC REPORT – Pacis TV’s Participation in the Meeting of Catholic Television Directors of Africa and Madagascar

Pacis TV is pleased to contribute actively to a renewed vision of Catholic communication in Africa, rooted in truth, collaboration, and service to the common good

The continental meeting of Catholic Television Directors from Africa and Madagascar was held in Nairobi (Kenya) from 24 to 28 November 2025, with the participation of German partners and the Vatican Dicastery for Communication, represented by Sr. Nina, Communication Specialist. Pacis TV had the honor of presenting: - its recent…

African Union (AU)
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African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson appoints Ambassador Mohamed Idris Farah, as Special Envoy to the Republic of Madagascar

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission expresses full support to Ambassador Farah in the execution of his mission and calls upon all Malagasy stakeholders, regional actors and partners to collaborate with the Special Envoy

Chairperson of the African Union, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Mohamed Idris Farah, currently Senior Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Republic of Djibouti, as Special Envoy to the Republic of Madagascar. Ambassador Farah brings to this…

African Union (AU)
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African Union Deploys High-Level Delegation to Engage National Stakeholders in the Republic of Madagascar Towards the Restoration of Constitutional Order

These AU-led diplomatic engagements are aimed at supporting the launch of an inclusive, Malagasy-owned, and civilian-led national dialogue and consultations conducive to restoring stability

Pursuant to the decisions adopted by the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) at its 1305th and 1306th meetings held on 14 and 15 October 2025, respectively, on the situation in the Republic of Madagascar, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, underscores the…

UN News
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United Nations (UN) condemns Madagascar military takeover, urges return to constitutional order

The UN has condemned Madagascar’s military takeover, calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order following last week’s ouster of President Andry Rajoelina

“The Secretary-General condemns the unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar and calls for the return to constitutional order and the rule of law,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement on Thursday. He added that the UN stood ready to support national efforts “towards the attainment of that goal,” in collaboration…

Afrobarometer

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    • Armed forces should never intervene vs. when elected leaders abuse power | Madagascar | 2024 (1)
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In Madagascar, citizens want democracy but willing to accept military intervention if elected leaders abuse power, survey shows

The military leadership was quoted as promising to form a civilian government and to conduct elections within two years

Majorities of Malagasy want democracy and oppose military rule but are willing to accept military intervention if elected leaders abuse their power, according to an Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) survey in late 2024. In case of a military takeover of the government, a plurality of citizens said civilian rule should be restored…