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Madagascar trains 26 observers to tackle drought and health risks

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In Madagascar, 26 participants took part in early-warning training on drought and health risks, including 20 observers from Ambovombe, Amboasary Atsimo and Isaka Ivondro. The initiative is part of the Mitsinjo mialoha ny haintany project, run with the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management and the Malagasy Red Cross, Newsmada reports.

Madagascar has trained 26 observers to strengthen preparedness for drought and health risks under the Mitsinjo mialoha ny haintany project, Newsmada reports. Twenty participants came from the districts of Ambovombe and Amboasary Atsimo, as well as the commune of Isaka Ivondro.

Representatives of the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management and the Malagasy Red Cross took part in the training. A schedule of shifts is due to begin on 21 November, according to Newsmada.

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