The age group is estimated at 700,000, more than a quarter of the country’s population. These are mainly pre-school and primary school children and future leaders of this country.
We therefore urge all to support this vaccination to save more lives. We are aware that there are religious groups that do not believe in vaccinations, and who have in the past hidden their children away from health officials in previous campaigns such as vaccination against polio. Religion plays a critical role in the lives of human beings and that shall not be understated by any individual or government institution. However, it is critical for the human body to be immunised against any diseases or conditions that can pose a serious threat to the wellbeing of a person. Even more importantly is that the vaccination involves young people who cannot make decisions on their own on whether or not to vaccinate. Therefore, their health is as important to them as religion is to their parents or guardians.
