Vaccination governance in protracted conflict settings: the case of northwest Syria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective vaccination governance in conflict-affected regions poses unique challenges. This study evaluates the governance of vaccination programs in northwest Syria, focusing on effectiveness, efficiency, inclusiveness, data availability, vision, transparency, accountability, and sustainability.

Methods

Using a mixed-methods approach, and adapting Siddiqi's framework for health governance, data were collected through 14 key informant interviews (KIIs), a validating workshop, and ethnographic observations. Findings were triangulated to provide a comprehensive understanding of vaccination governance.

Results

The study highlights innovative approaches used to navigate the complex health governance landscape to deliver vaccination interventions, which strength

SUBMITTER: Baatz RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396824 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature