Covid-19 vaccines do not contain non-Halal substances, says Brunei health minister


Brunei Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar . - Borneo Bulletin/ANN

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Nov 14 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar has assured the people of Brunei that the end-product of the Covid-19 vaccines do not contain non-Halal components.

Addressing the public’s concerns on the vaccines’ Halal certification during the daily press conference, the minister said, “We have consulted with the State Mufti and explained the process in making the vaccines.

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