Role of Christian Health Organizations in Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination in Eastern Congo

This report is based on both quantitative and qualitative data that were triangulated to supplement each other and provide comprehensive insights into the role of religious leaders in three regions in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Religious leaders made some difference in promoting COVID-19 vaccination across all regions. While they were not able to fully overcome a trust crisis in the government, health system, and among community members, it is evident that religious leaders were influential among the community and played an important role in promoting COVID-19 vaccination, with most success in Ituri province. The report includes recommendations to help inform future interventions with church health services and religious leaders to maximize their effectiveness and reach.