Press Statement No. 12-2021_SUHAKAM Calls for Adherence to the 3 Phases of Action under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme

PRESS STATEMENT

KUALA LUMPUR (10 MARCH 2021) – The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) reiterates its support for the Government’s drive to provide inclusive and free COVID-19 vaccinations under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme, to curb and end the pandemic. Health is a fundamental right, and science dictates that achieving herd immunity is necessary to provide effective protection against continued spread of the disease.

SUHAKAM calls for adherence to the three phases of action under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme, which would facilitate a smooth and organised rollout of the vaccination process. In the interest of achieving herd immunity in the shortest time possible, SUHAKAM welcomes the involvement of private healthcare providers to complement Government’s efforts and help to expedite the vaccination process. Careful planning and close coordination between public and private sectors will ensure fair and equitable distribution of the vaccines, which should be based on need and risk of exposure to the virus, instead of a recipient’s status.

SUHAKAM also reminds the public to obtain accurate and up-to-date information from reliable sources, such as the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV) websites, so they may make informed decisions about the vaccines.

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Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)

10 March 2021

Media queries: Contact Mrs. Norashikin Hamzah at 03-2612 5687 / 019-621 5336 or shikin@suhakam.org.my

KENYATAAN MEDIA

KUALA LUMPUR (10 MAC 2021) – Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM) ingin mengulangi sokongannya terhadap usaha kerajaan untuk menyediakan vaksinasi secara percuma dan inklusif di bawah Program Imunisasi COVID-19 Kebangsaan bagi mengawal dan menamatkan pandemik COVID-19. Hak kepada kesihatan adalah hak asasi dan sains menyatakan bahawa mencapai imuniti kelompok adalah perlu untuk memberikan perlindungan yang efektif terhadap penularan berterusan penyakit ini.

SUHAKAM menyeru pematuhan kepada ketiga-tiga fasa tindakan di bawah Program Imunisasi COVID-19 Kebangsaan bagi memastikan proses vaksinasi dapat berjalan dengan lancar dan teratur. Demi mencapai perlindungan kelompok dalam masa yang singkat, SUHAKAM menyambut baik penglibatan penyedia perkhidmatan kesihatan swasta untuk melengkapkan usaha Kerajaan dan membantu mempercepatkan proses vaksinasi. Perancangan yang teliti dan koordinasi yang baik antara sektor awam dan swasta akan memastikan pengagihan vaksin yang adil dan saksama, yang seharusnya berdasarkan keperluan dan risiko pendedahan kepada virus dan bukan berdasarkan status mereka.

SUHAKAM juga ingin mengingatkan orang ramai supaya mendapatkan maklumat yang tepat dan mutakhir daripada sumber yang sahih seperti Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) dan Jawatankuasa Khas Jaminan Akses Bekalan Vaksin COVID-19 (JKJAV) bagi memastikan mereka membuat keputusan yang tepat mengenai vaksin ini.

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Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM)

10 Mac 2021

Pertanyaan Media: Sila hubungi Pn. Norashikin Hamzah melalui 03-2612 5687 / 019-621 5336 atau shikin@suhakam.org.my

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