Zimbabwe launches mandatory mass measles-mumps vaccination in Hurungwe district after child deaths linked to anti-vaccine sect.
Zimbabwe's government has launched a mandatory mass measles and mumps vaccination drive in Hurungwe district, Mashonaland West province, after several children died from the diseases. This decision follows the discovery of secret graves of 35 children linked to the Johanne Marange apostolic sect, which opposes vaccination. Child rights advocates call for government action against such sects for contributing to deaths by rejecting modern medicine.
May 16, 2024
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