…outbreaks.” Jiya also linked the immunisation gaps to migration, vaccine myths and cultural beliefs which contributed largely to vaccine refusal in the state. He said pregnant women were also receiving Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccines during antenatal care to protect newborns during their early weeks of life. On measles, Ji…

…systems. According to the Speaker, such practices, often driven by poverty, ignorance, cultural beliefs and poor access to quality healthcare, contribute to maternal deaths, newborn complications, preventable infections, prolonged labour and permanent disabilities. He stressed that the proposed law is not intended to p…