The Bangsamoro Transition Authority has called on religious leaders to help promote vaccine acceptance as the COVID-19 inoculation rate in the region remains low
Interior and Local Government Minister Naguib G. Sinarimbo of the Bangsamoro region said they are working with the religious sector, as well as the United Nations Children's Fund, as they are the"most effective" in communicating with Filipinos about the importance of receiving the shots.
"May radio spots, programs at tina-tap na rin natin 'yung mga mosque, religious sites para magbigay ng adbokasiya ang mga religious leaders natin para ma-encourage ang mga tao na magpabakuna," he said during a virtual briefing on Monday. "Inaasahan natin na mag-improve ang acceptance rate sa mga community natin dahil sa programang ito," Sinarimbo added.
[Translation: We have radio spots, programs, and we are also tapping mosques, religious sites where religious leaders could encourage people to get vaccinated. With these programs, we expect the acceptance rate in communities to improve.] The official stressed that the vaccination rate is particularly low in island municipalities, particularly Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, and Basilan.Sinarimbo said the regional government has provided more sea ambulances for the vaccination drive to reach remote areas.
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