All over the world the birth twin Children for a couple is considered a “blessing”, a “gift of God”. However, on an island of SE Africa, the Madagascar And in particular in its southern part, the arrival of Gemini is considered “misfortune” and thus in the process of birth, they “take care”, as barbaric if it is, to live only one!
A Greek pediatrician from Florina, Olga JetziDoctor of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Medicine, head of the scientific -humanitarian mission “I take care of the children of Southern Madagascar”, offers valuable work in this remote country, known to most through beautiful fairy tales and films. There is also the dark side of the “moon”. Mother of Gemini and herself decided to go to Madagascar to help orphaned children, but also those of the twins who are considered unwanted to survive.
Life in Southern Madagascar
“In realistic life, southern Madagascar, which has nothing to do with the northern part, has no sights, no tourism, infrastructure and raining very rarely, the extreme prevailing. povertythe lack of basic goods and many diseases“, Mrs Jetzi tells RES-EIA.
As she says, she learned about this indicator of the globe when in 2023 she first met Bishop Toliaras & South Madagascar, Prodromos. A new Metropolitan from Sparta, according to the world, Panagiotis Katsoulis, whose love for children and his great contribution to the mission led him to southern Madagascar where he was ordained by Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, Theodore II, Theodore II, Theodore II.
The pediatrician’s response was immediate. It was quickly set up by itself, as well as other colleagues from northern Greece who wanted to offer, the non -profit, voluntary group of “private pediatricians” aimed at organizing missionary aid to support southern Madagascar children.
“I take care of the children of southern Madagascar”
“Within a few months and with the contribution of ordinary people, without any state aid, always in good cooperation with the Theophilist Bishop, Prodromos, the Shipments of Humanitarian, Pharmaceutical Material and Medical Equipment For the needs of the diocese of Toliara and South Madagascar.
The purpose of the mission was mainly the medical help In that area, children and their families. We managed to send a container with goods mainly with baby milk as Newborns there are malnourishedwhile our goal is to support the impending operation of the orphanage founded by the bishop. In this orphanage we put our hopes as it will be a “salvation” of many children, but also those of twins who should not be lost unjustly because of preventive beliefs and superstitions.
We may also be able to adopt some of these children, maybe we are paving the way … ”Mrs Tzetzi stresses.
The orphanage
“The orphanage is ready to accept 100 children. The issue of its operation has been up to the period expected for two years in the area. As soon as the issue is resolved as it is political, it will begin its operation, with the inauguration by the Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, Theodore II, “Bishop Toliaras and South Madagascar, Bishop Bishop, Bishop, Bishop, Bishop, Bishop, Bishop and South Madagascar.
The orphanage will “keep in life” not only in twins from the South Madagascar Managai, but also in poor children from other areas.
“Unfortunately these superstitions in the Managai are still alive, so many times one of the twins do not allow it to live …” Bishop Prodromos bitter in the RES-EIA.
The mission and selfless offer
The missionary work in southern Madagascar has taken on large dimensions and is constantly lying as temples are built in remote areas of new parishes. At the same time a large social work is being done Fauding of poor families, the operation of 17 schools with free study of children, as well as free medical careas in Madagascar, health and education are paid for heavy.
The Orthodox mission operates 3 schools of cutting, sewing and embroidery, which give young girls the opportunity to learn an art so that they can secure a living. Distribution of clothing and essentials are distributed to poor people and schools distributed to children. Many other needs are also met, such as patient hospitalization and rentals of poor families.
Last year in August after 10 months of persistent effort and preparation of a 15 -member “Madagascar children”, consisting of pediatricians, nurses and teachers started with Thessaloniki for Toulear, in order to provide medical care to locals.
“In southern Madagascar, the Theophilist Forerunner taught us with his work that where there is love for the child, there is hope there. We stayed about two weeks in the area. We provided voluntary work to the clinic, but we also visited villages where we examined many patients, turning the temples of parishes into care centers for a while.
It is noteworthy that the Orthodox Mission bends carefully over these suffering populations, it does not only remain in its religious work.
Thanks to Bishop Prodromos’ constant struggle in that area, a clinic was created, where free of charge is provided free of charge. medical care in 3,000 patientsa special assistance program for malnourished children is being implemented, there are nine schools that provide free education and an orphanage, while wells are provided with pure water to the population, whose lack of seriously threatening human existence, as the largest part of Madagascar is affected by Madagascar. Diseases, ”says Mrs Tztzis in RES-EIA.
The awarding
On the day of Our Lady, this year, at the village festival, Flambouro Florina, from where pediatrician Olga Tzetzi comes from, the municipal authority awarded her for her contribution to medical science and her dedication to man, through her assistance to the hierarchy of the Hierarchy. He rescued a 65 -year -old Dutch tourist who suffered a heart attack at the airport.
The honorary plaque was given by Florina Municipal Council President Constantine Marangos, who pointed out to RES-EIA that “it was the least the municipality could do for its contribution and work.
“The award was made in my village the Flambouro Florina. In Florina I grew up with the principles of love and solidarity and there my dream was born to study medicine. Pediatrics for me is not just clinical knowledge. He is both a concept and a holistic care of the child and his family. My faith, which was strengthened after my acquaintance with Bishop Toliaras and South Madagascar, Theophilia Prodromos, taught me that medicine can and must meet our Orthodox religion through true love and offer, South Madagascar in August 2024. When needed, with first aid training but also by urging my twin girls, I found myself ready to save a life in Rhodes. This distinction is for me a blessing and the power to continue to offer, ”concludes Mrs Olga Tzetz.