The church made its position through a statement issued Thursday by the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM). The Catholic bishops in this statement acknowledge that there are fears among many Malawians on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine but say through interactions and wide consultations they have had with medical experts they are convinced that the vaccine is safe hence. Reads part of the statement “We are aware of the fears and mixed feelings that some people might have towards COVID-19 vaccine especially on safety and effectiveness of the vaccine that the Government of Malawi has received. We note such sentiments with care and wish to remind all people that the Church has always shared the government’s concern for the health of people.