UAE efforts in promoting COVID-19 vaccination and building vaccine confidence
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is leading globally in many indicators for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. This ranges from taking adequate preventive measures to the free vaccination drive and viable public health strategy. As of 18 August 2021, the UAE has significantly reduced the number of cases and successfully administered 17,454,250 doses. Furthermore, efforts and plans are underway to provide the third dose to high-risk people three months after completing the second dose and six months later to others. The UAE is considered one of the leaders globally for vaccinating ‘‘medically eligible” residents against COVID-19, with over 70% of the population currently fully vaccinated in the drive towards achieving herd immunity. The UAE’s vaccination program is on track, covering a significant part of the population. The massive efforts of the National Vaccination Program’s roll-out made by the UAE government and the various health authorities and stakeholders were vital for the general public’s active participation in its success.
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