Local celebrities have added their voices to the debate over taking the Chinese made Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine. The government kicked off an ambitious national vaccination program last week with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga getting the first shot. However, some people have expressed scepticism about the safety and efficacy of the Chinese made vaccine. Others seem to be objecting to the vaccine on religious grounds.
Several local celebrities have weighed in on the matter expressing their support for taking the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine to The Herald.
Gospel musician and man of the cloth, Pastor Charles Charamba dismissed concerns and conspiracy theories about the vaccine saying that the government just wanted to protect its citizens.
“We haven’t questioned the vaccines that our children get in schools. We had no means to prove or disprove conspiracy theories when we were immunised at a tender age. We don’t see the logic in doubting this one (vaccine).
“We are not afraid of receiving the vaccine as long as Government has done its best to protect its citizens,”
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Socialite and music promoter Wanisai Mutandwa, professionally known as “Mahwindo” in the entertainment industry, said that the vaccine was the only way for life to return to normalcy.
“We want the vaccine and we have been waiting for it. As artistes, we need to work and also children want to go back to normalcy. I need that vaccine-like yesterday. The life we are living is not normal. We have lost lives due to this virus and if we continue like this, we all perish,”
Local Celebrities Weigh In On Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccine Debate
Mahwindo: Local Celebrities Weigh In On Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccine Debate
Comedienne and social media personality Mai Titi, real name Felistas Murata Edwards, also added that people don’t really have a choice if they want to be safe.
“What can we do? We don’t have a choice. Rather let us take the vaccine for the betterment of our health.”
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Gospel music star Matthias Mhere said that he was anxiously waiting to know when he could get his Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine.
“We should get vaccinated. I am happy with what the Government has done. Covid-19 is real and we should all be vaccinated. I want the jab and I am waiting to hear when we can start getting one but, to be honest, it is more than welcome in Zimbabwe,”
Mathias Mhere
Mathias Mhere
Talented Zimdancehall artist Poptain Yardbwoy, real name Ameen Abduljaleel Matanga, also said that he is ready to take the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine. The “Fadza Mutengi” artist said the vaccine is the only way for life to return to normalcy.
“I am willing to get the jab. I miss working normally. We are ready for the vaccine.”
Multi-talented Bulawayo artist Sandra Ndebele expressed her enthusiasm for the vaccine saying,
“I want it and I have been patiently waiting for it. We thank the Government for the job well-done. We are tired of staying at home doing nothing,”
Local Celebrities Weigh In On Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccine Debate
Sandra Ndebele: Local Celebrities Weigh In On Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccine Debate
