Strategies to Enhance COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Prioritized Groups, Uganda—Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Future Pandemics

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dc.contributor.authorKiiza, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorSemanda, Judith Nanyondo
dc.contributor.authorKawere, Boneventure Brian
dc.contributor.authorAjore, Claire
dc.contributor.authorWasswa, Christopher Kaliisa
dc.contributor.authorKwiringira, Andrew
dc.contributor.authorTumukugize, Emmanuel
dc.contributor.authorSserubidde, Joel
dc.contributor.authorNamyalo, Nashiba
dc.contributor.authorWadria, Ronald Baker
dc.contributor.authorMukiibi, Peter
dc.contributor.authorKasule, Julie
dc.contributor.authorChemos, Ivan
dc.contributor.authorRuth, Acham Winfred
dc.contributor.authorAtugonza, Ritah
dc.contributor.authorBanage, Flora
dc.contributor.authorWibabara, Yvette
dc.contributor.authorAmpaire, Immaculate
dc.contributor.authorDriwale, Alfred
dc.contributor.authorVosburgh, Waverly
dc.contributor.authorNelson, Lisa
dc.contributor.authorLamorde, Mohammed
dc.contributor.authorBoore, Amy
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-17T13:06:49Z
dc.date.available2024-09-17T13:06:49Z
dc.date.issued2024-07
dc.description.abstractCOVID-19 vaccination was launched in March 2021 in Uganda and initially prioritized persons >50 years of age, persons with underlying conditions, healthcare workers, teachers, and security forces. However, uptake remained low 5 months after the program launch. Makerere University's Infectious Diseases Institute supported Uganda's Ministry of Health in optimizing COVID-19 vaccination uptake models by using point-of-care, place of worship, and place of work engagement and the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment model in 47 of 135 districts in Uganda, where we trained influencers to support mobilization for vaccination outreach under each model. During July-December, vaccination rates increased significantly in targeted regions, from 92% to 130% for healthcare workers, 40% to 90% for teachers, 25% to 33% for security personnel, 6% to 15% for persons >50 years of age, and 6% to 11% for persons with underlying conditions. Our approach could be adopted in other targeted vaccination campaigns for future pandemics.COVID-19 vaccination was launched in March 2021 in Uganda and initially prioritized persons >50 years of age, persons with underlying conditions, healthcare workers, teachers, and security forces. However, uptake remained low 5 months after the program launch. Makerere University's Infectious Diseases Institute supported Uganda's Ministry of Health in optimizing COVID-19 vaccination uptake models by using point-of-care, place of worship, and place of work engagement and the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment model in 47 of 135 districts in Uganda, where we trained influencers to support mobilization for vaccination outreach under each model. During July-December, vaccination rates increased significantly in targeted regions, from 92% to 130% for healthcare workers, 40% to 90% for teachers, 25% to 33% for security personnel, 6% to 15% for persons >50 years of age, and 6% to 11% for persons with underlying conditions. Our approach could be adopted in other targeted vaccination campaigns for future pandemics. MEDLINE - Academic
dc.description.sponsorshipThis project received funding and technical support from CDC’s International Health Regulations project (grant no. GH000045) entitled “Strengthening Partnerships for Preparedness and Response in Uganda.”
dc.identifier.citationKiiza, Daniel, Judith Nanyondo Semanda, Boneventure Brian Kawere, et al. 'Strategies to Enhance COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Prioritized Groups, Uganda--Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Future Pandemics', Emerging Infectious Diseases, vol. 30/no. 7, (2024), pp. 1326-1334.
dc.identifier.issnISSN 1080-6040, 1080-6059
dc.identifier.issnEISSN 1080-6059
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/9621
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherU.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
dc.titleStrategies to Enhance COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Prioritized Groups, Uganda—Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Future Pandemics
dc.typeArticle
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