The death toll from the accident in the Ambohidahy tunnel has risen. A new victim has succumbed to her injuries, while the taxi-brousse driver remains in pre-trial detention. 32-year-old Patricia Razafinirina has passed away, becoming the sixth victim of the tragic traffic accident. A mother, she leaves behind a 3-year-old daughter. The accident occurred on […]
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The Ministry of Public Health has dispatched teams to Ifanadiana, where several isolated communes are affected by an epidemic that has already claimed thirty-six lives. According to the ministry, eighteen deaths were recorded in Fasintsara between July and August, while another eighteen were reported in Ampasinambo during September, including fourteen within the community and four
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The health response is also taking to the skies. Faced with suspected cases of malaria and measles reported in several localities of the Ifanadiana district, notably in Ampasinambo, Fasintsara, and Ambinanisery, UNFPA Madagascar drones have been mobilized to accelerate the delivery of essential medicines and other health products. Eight flights have already been completed since
The death toll continues to rise following the accident that occurred in the Ambohidahy tunnel on September 8. A 32-year-old mother succumbed to her injuries on Friday night. She is the sixth victim to die among the nine people struck by the taxi-be (public minibus) that Wednesday afternoon. Hospitalized since the day of the accident,
Health authorities in Ifanadiana are seeking to reassure the public. Dr. Christophe Tsitohery, Regional Director of Public Health for Vatovavy, stated that the health emergency is under control following reports of 36 deaths—four in hospitals and 32 within communities—in Ampasinambo and Fasitsara. While the exact causes remain to be determined, medical teams are strengthening patient
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday, September 18, that nearly $2.5 million from the liquidation of a property owned by former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh in the United States will be returned to The Gambia to compensate victims of his regime. The net amount totals $2,507,911.73. The funds originated from the sale of
Quotas for elective and appointive positions, candidate lists alternating between women and men, a reduction in electoral deposits, and an independent mechanism to monitor gender parity. Malagasy women and young women are calling for the adoption of legal and constitutional measures to facilitate their access to political responsibilities and decision-making roles. These proposals were presented
The Commune of Alasora has adopted new measures to address traffic congestion on the By-pass and its access roads. Among the decisions is a ban on carts accessing these strategic routes. Faced with increasing traffic difficulties, the Mayor of Alasora, Jimmy Randriantsoa, convened an emergency meeting this morning at the Amoronakona bus station. The goal
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The gold that nearly left Madagascar on Sunday, September 13, weighed significantly more than the nearly 6 kg initially reported. According to Minister of Justice Fanirisoa Ernaivo, an investigation is underway to determine the exact quantity of the precious metal seized at Ivato International Airport. “About 6 kg were found in the suitcase, but information
The NOVA program has just been launched through a partnership between Arovy University and the Medical Institute of Madagascar (IMM). This program aims to train future radiology technicians, a strategic profession. Open to high school graduates, it will select 60 candidates who will undergo intensive training focused on applied sciences, clinical reasoning, and other essential
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