By JACKSON MAPAPAYISENIOR chief Sikufele of the Mbunda in Manyinga district has implored his subjects to take health services seriously. The traditional leader noted that health care services especially one that borders on the health children should be taken seriously for the country to have a healthy and productive society. He said he would not tolerate parents who kept their children away from vaccinations meant to protect the health of the young ones. The traditional leader was speaking during the launch of the polio vaccination programme at his palace. Polio is an infectious viral disease which affects the nervous system and leads to paralysis and has no immediate cure, hence early immunization is the only prevention. “Let us therefore ensure that we take care of our children by ensuring that they are subjected to every vaccine they are supposed to,” he said. Chief Sikufele further implored parents and guardians to ensure all their children under […]
Chief Sikufele counsels subjects on polio
