Govt's Firmer Approach Towards Vaccine Refusers

Ameen Kamal, Head of Science and Technology, EMIR Research | Tuan Haji Hakim bin Haji Hamizah, Honorary Secretary General, Malaysian Red Crescent Society

18-Oct-21 18:00

Govt's Firmer Approach Towards Vaccine Refusers

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We look into the government's stance on those who have chosen not to get vaccinated, following the Health Minister's announcement that they would be making life "difficult" for these people. Firstly, we discuss this approach, and whether it would be effective. Then, we explore the multiple reasons for vaccine hesitancy, and what is needed to address it appropriately.

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Produced by: Tasha Fusil, Loo Juosie, Alia Zefri

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases & Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Medical Innovation and Technology, Politics, law & legal matters

Tags: Evening Edition, Covid-19, Vaccine Hesitancy, Anti-Vaxxers, Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin,

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