Public health board urges govt to take legal action against anti-vaccination groups
Thursday, 23 Jan 2020 10:08 PM MYT
Its president Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said with the implementation of legal action it would reduce the spread of misinformation about vaccination activities that raised fears and concerns among the public. He said this when asked to comment on the fifth resolution of the conference which suggested the government to take strict action based on existing laws and policies against anti-vaccination groups.
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