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The Experience of an Accelerated COVID-19 Immunization Campaign in Oman: A Review Within the WHO Health System Building Blocks Framework.

Thamra Al Ghafri, Lamya Al Balushi, Zainab Al Balushi, Lamees Al Kiyumi, Asma Bait Ishaq, Jannat Al Harthi

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Review in Vaccines, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Thamra Al GhafriDirectorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Lamya Al BalushiDirectorate of Disease Surveillance and Control, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
Zainab Al BalushiDirectorate of Disease Surveillance and Control, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
Lamees Al KiyumiDirectorate of Nursing, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
Asma Bait IshaqDirectorate of Pharmacy and Medical Supplies, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman.
Jannat Al HarthiThe College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Muscat, Oman.ORCID 0009-0007-4182-5462

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oman launched its COVID-19 vaccination campaign in December 2020, navigating significant public health challenges with resilience and adaptability. The country faced global vaccine shortages, community hesitancy to receive the vaccine, and diverse sociocultural and infrastructural obstacles. Despite these issues, Oman scaled up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, administering over 7 million doses, covering approximately 71% of the population by mid-2022. The campaign, which operated through more than 44 vaccination centers nationwide, exemplified rapid vaccine implementation, strategic prioritization, and a coordinated pandemic response. This study examined the field experience of Oman's accelerated COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign through the World Health Organization's Health System Building Blocks framework. The key domains addressed included (1) multi-sectoral collaboration underpinned by strong governance structures; (2) the role of primary healthcare facilities as essential first responders during health crises, and safe handling of vaccination procedures; (3) transparency and active community engagement, particularly through local leaders and social media, to address vaccine hesitancy; (4) the integration of digital health information systems to ensure unified and efficient data management; (5) building a resilient healthcare workforce by enhancing vaccination capacity and mental health support; and (6) the importance of financial alternatives. Additionally, the critical role of global and regional partnerships in vaccine production and distribution was highlighted. Drawing on Oman's experience, this descriptive review offers context-specific lessons for enhancing health system preparedness and guiding effective responses to public health emergencies.

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COVID-19 vaccinationmass vaccinationOmanprimary healthcarevaccine hesitancyWHO health system building blocks

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PMCPMC12567777

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