Ministry terminates contracts of 122 teachers who refused to get the jab

122 teachers who refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have had their contracts terminated by the Ministry of Education.

This includes 67 primary school teachers, 47 high school teachers and 8 early childhood education teachers.

Permanent Secretary for Education Anjeela Jokhan says they had contacted these teachers who informed the Ministry that they do not wish to get vaccinated.

Jokhan says they have identified teachers from their existing pools to replace these teachers and are preparing to appoint them very soon.

She says going forward the Ministry will only employ teachers who are fully vaccinated to ensure the safety of the students.

Jokhan has also confirmed that teachers who have been let go can re-apply in the future and normal recruitment process will take place.