Barriers to HPV vaccine introduction and revitalization in sub-Saharan francophone African countries – A qualitative descriptive study

The pace of progress of HPV vaccine introduction in Sub-Saharan francophone African countries has been limited, particularly in conflict-affected countries. To better understand the barriers affecting the introduction and sustainability of the HPV vaccine, we conducted a qualitative study from January – April 2024 informed by insights from a multi-country HPV symposium. Our study explored […]

Panorama situationnel du HPV – Republique Democratique du Congo

La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) se prépare à l’introduction progressive de la vaccination contre le HPV, prévue pour débuter au quatrième trimestre 2026. Le programme adoptera d’emblée un schéma à dose unique utilisant un vaccin quadrivalent, une décision basée sur les recommandations techniques malgré l’absence d’expérience préalable du Programme Élargi de Vaccination (PEV) avec […]

Country Snapshot – Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently in the planning phase for its HPV vaccination program, with a progressive rollout scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026. The country has opted for a single-dose schedule using a quadrivalent vaccine, a strategic choice recommended by technical advisory groups despite the National Expanded […]

Présentation des discussions au reste du groupe – Groupe 5

Le Groupe 5 a relevé plusieurs défis pour l’introduction du vaccin HPV : acceptation communautaire (questions sur le ciblage des filles), désinformation liée au COVID-19, manque de financement (surtout pour les pays hors GAVI), difficulté d’engager les parties prenantes et ciblage des populations (filles non scolarisées, nomades). Les défis spécifiques incluent la fragilité des systèmes […]

Breakout Groups Plenary feedback – Group 5

Group 5 identified challenges to HPV vaccine introduction, including community acceptance (questions on gender targeting), COVID-19-related misinformation, financing gaps (especially for non-GAVI countries), stakeholder engagement difficulties, and targeting issues (e.g., out-of-school girls, nomadic populations). Country-specific concerns include fragile health systems (e.g., Guinea) and hard-to-reach populations (e.g., Djibouti). Opportunities include political commitment, existing cancer and school […]

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