The National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) has recommended vaccination for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
NITAG Member Professor Dr Be-Nazir Ahmed, also a former DGHS director, on Monday said: “We had a meeting on Saturday when we agreed on this decision. We urge women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or nursing to get vaccinated.”
Additionally, he told Bangla Tribune that the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Obstructical and Gynecological Society of Bangladesh Hospital (OGSB) were also in favor of the proposal.
He added that the NITAG only encourages this, “but the decision rests with the government.”
Meanwhile, the High Court hopes to make a decision within 72 hours on priority vaccination for pregnant women. AM Amin Uddin, attorney general, took action in this regard on Monday.
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