A Letter & Invitation from the Mission Office

Dear Parents,
Hello from the Madagascar Antananarivo Mission!

New information concerning the plague in Madagascar. The plague along with other diseases are ever present in this country.  We would again ask you to encourage your missionary to take their Doxycycline faithfully.  Doxycycline is an effective deterrent to the plague as well as many other illnesses.  It is so important to be faithful in taking the medicine.

We continue to keep an accurate update from local government, World Health Organization, the Area Authorities from South Africa as well as our Area Medical Adviser in South Africa, local doctors, and the epidemiologist from Salt Lake City.  We have moved the Missionaries from areas that are known to have had  confirmed cases of plague. They are not riding on public transportation, they  have been asked to not go into less clean areas, English classes have been cancelled until further notice, public meetings and large gatherings are not to take place in Antananarivo, They have been issued masks to be worn in public such as stores, and they have been educated on symptoms as well as what to do if they become ill.

If situations change we will act quickly to ensure the safety and protection of the missionaries.
 
We have been made aware that some of you did not receive the first update for which we apologize. We are trying to keep you informed to the best of our ability.  We are multitasking with many responsibilities and will do all we can to help you with your concerns. Would you please confirm that you have received this email?

We know that this is a bit unsettling for you to hear news of these matters and to be far from those you care so much for.

We will be holding a special Fast on October 22, this will include our mission , two stakes two districts and all of our branches, We will fast for the people of Madagascar,  the missionaries, as well as the ongoing missionary work here for which these great elders and sisters want to move forward with.  We would certainly invite you to join with us to ask for Heaven's help in this effort.  Your love and support and prayers will be a great uplift to your missionary and all of us.

We love these missionaries.  Their health and welfare are ever on our minds. We would like to assure you that we are all working hard to keep everyone healthy and well informed by working closely with the missionaries on preventative measures.
This is a tremendous opportunity to grow in unity and obedience as this mission confronts this obstacle.

Raymon D. Foote
President Madagascar Antananarivo Mission

Sister Boyle
Mission Medical Advisor