Reporting by Mohamed Al Faris; Writing to Zaman English by Yusra Ahmed
(Zaman Al Wasl)- A member of the investigation committee for measles vaccine case that caused death of 36 children last week, revealed that staff of “Jerjanaz” vaccination centre have handed themselves to Khan shikhon court in Idlib countryside.
Dr. Mohammed al-Hamadi confirms that court has not sentenced any of the 16 members of the vaccination committee yet.
Sources reported to Zaman al-Wasl that investigation committee held many meeting days ago with many official and humanitarian bodies, especially representatives of Turkish Ministry of Health and World Health Organization “WHO”.
Sources mentioned that many disastrous mistakes, as serious as Measles vaccine crisis, happen within the medical services provided by the interim government and National coalition.
Measles vaccination campaign was launched on Monday 15th September, with hope to reach 48, 000 children in rebel-held areas. 690 doctors, nurses and volunteers participated in cooperation with many international Health associations.
Next day 36 children died shortly after receiving the vaccine. Causes of deaths contradicted, some suspected that vaccines were expired or contaminated, while others suspected a criminal incentive supported by Syrian regime.
After investigation, it was discovered that most likely reason was a muscle relaxant used to dilute vaccines instead of the accompanied diluent.
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