No immediate plan for Mpox vaccination, says Lukanisman


GEORGE TOWN: The government has no plans to implement a vaccination programme for Mpox for the people of this country, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni.

He said there has been no discussion on the matter so far, but an in-depth study should be conducted if there is a need to implement it.

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