Churches back vaccination

The National National

THE Papua New Guinea Council of Churches (PNGCC) declared its support for the Covid-19 vaccination because 99 per cent of the reduction in deaths in countries like Israel, the US and United Kingdom is due to vaccination.
To date, more than two billion people all over the world have been vaccinated against the Covid-19.
“We define ourselves as churches, living and working together for the common good of people and society,” the PNGCC said in a statement on Friday, a day after a one-day conference in Port Moresby.
“Therefore, we affirm our support for the Covid-19 vaccination and declare our trust in the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccination as a lifesaving tool which protects human from severe sickness and death due to the Covid-19.”
The PNGCC has decided to adopt the five principles of the Covid-19 vaccination which are – solidarity, duty, safety, access and communication:

  • SOLIDARITY: The PNGCC affirms global and national call and support for protecting humankind and protecting the people from the Covid-19 infection and that these protective measures conform by Christian principles;
  • DUTY: The PNGCC accepts that it is the duty of all persons who are eligible for immunisation to join our nationwide “Sleeves Up Campaign” to help stop the Covid-19;
  • SAFETY: The PNGCC acknowledges, based on advice from credible, recognised and reputable medical experts, the safety and effectiveness of all Covid-19 vaccines;
  • ACCESS: The PNGCC acknowledges that deadly diseases like the Covid-19 can only be controlled and stopped by vaccinating most of the population; and,
  • COMMUNICATION: It appeals to the media, communities and key leaders to seek the correct information.