HIV: SORRY, IT'S NOT A MYTH

EDITORIAL
By Constant-Serge BOUNDA, UNFPA Madagascar Representative

 As we read it UNAIDS website: "Ending the AIDS epidemic is more than a historic duty for the 39 million people who have died from the disease."

Although Madagascar has one of the lowest HIV prevalence rates in Africa, HIV does exist in Madagascar. Nearly 39,000 people are currently living with this virus, 1,900 of whom are children under 14 years old and 37,000 are young people and adults over 15 years old. Although we do not hear much about it, there is an urgent need to stop the progression of the new HIV infection in Madagascar since the country’s new HIV infection has increased by 154% from 2007 to 2017, the highest in East and Southern Africa region.

 AmCham’s Thursday Morning Round Table discussion will be held next Thursday, December 5th, starting at 7.30 a.m. at Infinithé Ivandry.

We are pleased to have Mr. Patrick Collard, General Manager Ravinala Airports.

THANKSGIVING 

By Timothy Fallon
Thanksgiving is a tradition unlike many others. The beauty of this holiday are the small traditions within the grand ones. Thanksgiving marks the end of the fall and the onslaught of winter. Many northern states begin to experience the years first snowfall and states further south feel the crisp and cool air that is expected during the Thanksgiving Holiday.

 

Madagascar's Industrial Sector

By RATOBISAONA Rado Andriamahenintsoa, President of the CREM (Cercle de Réflexion des Economistes de Madagascar)

Madagascar has about 27.5 million inhabitants. Since the politicalindependence of 1960, the Malagasy industrialsector has difficultiesthat must beovercome, as aresult of variouspolitical, economic and social contexts.

 

 AmCham’s Thursday Morning Round Table discussion will be held next Thursday, November 14th, starting at 7.30 a.m. at Infinithé Ivandry.

We are pleased to have Mr. Solo Andriamanampisoa,President of the Board of JIRAMA.

Antananarivo: let us improve the "old city" and be autonomous!

By Co-written by Mendrika Ifaliana Raharifidy and Yvon Kamena

Living in Antananarivo is a real obstacle course. With overpopulation, congestion and deteriorating infrastructure, the city is currently in a total failure. The application of the local urbanism plan is certainly one of the priority projects in our city

 

By Timothy Fallon and Fiona Fitzgerald

October arrives to the United States bringing cooler temperatures, fall foliage, flannel shirts, sweatpants, and cozy evenings. This beloved time to American's offers the last glimpse of warm weather as we say goodbye to Summer. While the drop in temperature make some groan, most are excited about the ambience that accompanies the Fall.

 

The AmCham is pleased to open a new term for an English Discussion Group focused on Personal_Development.
With Germain Radesa, the discussions will be focused on four famous books:
1- "Unshakeable" by Tony Robbins;
2- "The Richest Man in Babylon" by George S. Clason;
3- "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki;
4- "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J. Schwartz.

 

What are the most popular Alternative Dietary Lifestyles?

October 16: The United Nations – the World Food Organization in particular – celebrates World Food Day. Hundreds of events and outreach activities bring together governments, businesses, NGOs, the media, and general public across 150 countries. The day is dedicated to raising awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure healthy diets for all. Let us have a brief look at five popular alternative dietary lifestyles.