vaccination campaign
Islamic leaders battle misconception about vaccines, fasting
By Mariam Fam and David Sharp — April 10, 2021
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Islamic leaders are using social media, virtual town halls and face-to-face discussions to spread the word that it's acceptable to be vaccinated for the coronavirus during Ramadan.
Faith, medical leaders collaborate to get COVID-19 vaccine in arms of more people
By Yonat Shimron and Adelle M. Banks — February 18, 2021
(RNS) — ‘A really wonderful facet of this work is the multifaith cooperation that we’re seeing already,’ said White House official Melissa Rogers.
Concern among Muslims over halal status of COVID-19 vaccine
By Victoria Milko — December 21, 2020
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Questions about stabilizers that use pork products — banned by some religious groups — have raised concerns about the possibility of disrupted immunization campaigns.
Kenya Catholic bishops call for polio vaccine boycott
By Fredrick Nzwili — July 28, 2015
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) The bishops questioned the safety of the vaccines, saying the manufacturer failed to provide requested information and the government disregarded the bishops’ request for tests.
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