Imams back Church on tetanus vaccine

Kenya: A Muslim organisation has backed calls by the Catholic Church for an independent test on the disputed tetanus vaccine fronted by the Health ministry.

The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) said any concerns raised ought to addressed without intimidation and administration of the vaccine should be stopped until all questions were answered.

CIPK South Coast chairman Sheikh Banda said the Church had raised genuine sentiments, which should be heard.

"Why has the Church pointed a finger at this vaccination and not others? It means the cries are genuine," argued Mr Banda. "I am calling on Kenyans not to take it until the State offers a substantive explanation," he added.