• It has been demonstrated that stakeholder involvement is significant in planning and targeting vaccination efforts for COVID-19.

• Community-based stakeholders play a significant role in fostering vaccine-related interpersonal mobilization.

• It demonstrated that influencers' engagement in developing and implementing vaccination strategies helped reduce misunderstandings and mistrust regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Vaccination models developed through stakeholder engagement increased COVID-19 vaccine uptake among prioritized groups in supported regions of Uganda.

• Using the existing public health platforms and community social structures in emergency response efforts can reinforce health systems’ resilience to future pandemics.

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