Ny Fahasalamana sy ny fahadiovana
Health care and education go hand in hand. In primary schools, emphasis will be placed on hygiene and prevention.
History
In the Malagasy official language, the word used for “medicine” (fanafody), originates from fanafak’ody, which literally means remover of charms or fetish. After the introduction of Christianity, along with the public education, some time around 1870, the traditional ways to deal with health issues was slowly changed; thanks to science, the imperative of rationalization came to power. Although, traditional remedy was not totally abandoned. Since the advent of the first medical school in 1880, Madagascar people are still lingering between Western and traditional medicine, up to this day.
Madagascar Healthcare System
Please click on the link below for more information about healthcare system of Madagascar.
Documents from the department of health of the government of Madagascar (in French)
The Challenge
We are keen to set up a school program that will develop critical thinking and the ability to observe surrounding realities in order to draw knowledge and a solution to health problems in rural areas.
Nobody can be in good health if he does not have all the time fresh air, sunshine and good water.
Flying Hawk (Native American Saying)
Soanirina Project 