Sindh mandates jail for unvaccinated kids’ parents; Rs. 50,000 fine.
The Sindh Immunization and Epidemics Control Act 2023 has come into force after the signature of the Governor of Sindh. It is mandatory to vaccinate children.
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According to the Act, spreading false information about vaccination and immunization can result in 6 months imprisonment, a fine of Rs 1 lakh, or both.
The Sindh Electronic Immunization Registry will be established as per the new law and no hospital or other institution will issue a birth certificate without reporting the vaccine.