We should convince, not force people to get jabbed: Phaahla
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has reiterated that government will not force anyone to take the Covid-19 vaccine.
He says getting the shot remains a choice for people.
He's told MPs that the public sector policy hasn't been reviewed.
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Phaahla believes private sector companies will face legal scrutiny over compulsory jabs.
"It's not our policy. The president has declared the policy quite clearly.
"If there is need for a review it will have to be properly reviewed, at this stage it is not.
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"I also said that my understating from our policy currently is that we prefer that we should convince people to come forward and take the vaccine."
