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MJC fatwa committee deems Measels vaccine ‘halaal’

By: Aneeqa du Plessis The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Fatwa Committee has declared the latest measles vaccine permissible. This comes after an infographic doing the rounds on social media was published by the Jamiatul Ulama KZN claiming otherwise. The confusion stems as an ingredient included in the vaccine ‘porcine gelatin’ contains pork. According to the MJC Fatwa Committee, the ingredient undergoes a metamorphic process which expels all traces of pig. […]

23 February 2023

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Measles outbreak possible as SA’s vaccination remains low — Health department warns

The national department of health has warned of a possible measles outbreak, cautioning the risk remains high following decreased uptake of childhood vaccination during the Covid-19 pandemic. Department spokesperson Foster Mohale called on parents and caregivers to ensure their children are up-to-date with their vaccinations to minimise the complications of this infectious disease. This follows the latest report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) which revealed Africa is experiencing a […]

2 May 2022

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MJC fatwa committee deems Measels vaccine ‘halaal’

Measles outbreak possible as SA’s vaccination remains low — Health department warns

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