The Ministry of Health will launch on  Monday, the ‘National Survey for Immunization Coverage Rates’ for children aged 7 months- 5 years, and mothers with children under the age of 5 years. The survey will be conducted in all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman from February 20 till the March 19, 2023.

This survey aims to validate the results of routine reports. It will also provide information about the number of people immunized at all levels (national, governorate and state levels).

The results of the survey will influence executive policies by presenting best practices and highlighting challenges that require interventions. The survey will also focus on improving the performance of the national immunization program by identifying the reasons for the delay in taking vaccinations beyond the specified dates or the reluctance to take them.