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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Zimbabwean doctors who are part of frontline health care workers who received the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine have urged the nation to be vaccinated saying that was the best way to protect the nation.<\/p>\n

They speak as some members of the public have expressed fear over the vaccine which they say might have huge side effects. Some stakeholders even urged the government to ensure that the vaccines they procure are safe.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the minister of Health and Child Care, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has since been vaccinated to allay fears over the vaccine\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n

Epidemiologist and director of health for Kadoma City, Dr. Daniel Chirundu, who received his first jab four days ago told The Herald that he took the vaccine to protect himself, his family, and his clients. He added:<\/p>\n

My vaccination also served as a cue to action among my subordinates and others who are now demanding it.<\/p>\n

It has been three days and I have not experienced any side effects.<\/p>\n

He urged eligible Zimbabweans to take the vaccine and also encouraged them to continue observing measures such as wearing clean face masks the proper way, practicing social distance and hand hygiene that were recommended to curb the transmission of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n

A doctor at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, Dr Misheck Ruwende said the citizenry should stop being anxious about the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine.<\/p>\n

More: The Herald<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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