In Nigeria, the HPV vaccine was introduced nationwide in October 2023 using a phased multi-age cohort (MAC) approach with a single-dose quadrivalent recombinant vaccine, covering 16 states and the FCT in Phase 1 and the remaining 21 states in May 2024. The initial target was girls aged 9–14, narrowed to 9-year-olds only from January 2025. […]
Country: Nigeria
Social Mobilization, Communication and Training – Seance questions-résponses
La session de questions a porté sur la mobilisation sociale et l’engagement politique pour l’introduction du vaccin HPV au Nigéria. Les intervenants ont expliqué que l’implication des autorités de haut niveau, obtenue par un plaidoyer stratégique dès les premières étapes, a été cruciale pour garantir le succès du programme. Les défis rencontrés concernaient principalement la […]
Présentation des discussions au reste du groupe – Groupe 6
Le groupe 6 a mis en avant plusieurs défis pour l’introduction et la relance de la vaccination anti-HPV : faible acceptation des leaders communautaires influents par manque d’information, inclusion insuffisante des acteurs non-PEV (secteurs éducatifs, religieux), manque de fonds pour les activités de communication et de mobilisation, coordination sous-optimale au niveau infranational, instabilité politique et […]
Mobilisation sociale (y compris les chefs religieux), communication et formation des professionnels de la santé : l’expérience d’introduction du Nigéria
La présentation retrace l’introduction progressive du vaccin HPV au Nigéria, en mettant l’accent sur la mobilisation sociale, la communication et la formation lors de la première campagne multi-tranches d’âge. Elle souligne le rôle déterminant de l’engagement politique, de l’implication des parties prenantes et des actions médiatiques pour atteindre une couverture élevée. Les défis rencontrés incluent […]
Reaching out of school girls with HPV vaccine using community outreach in Jigawa, Nigeria.
This poster highlights innovative community outreach strategies used during Nigeria’s 2023 HPV vaccine introduction in Jigawa State, targeting girls aged 9–14. The campaign combined fixed posts, school outreach, and community mobilization to address the high proportion of out-of-school girls. Adaptations included farm-based sessions during harvest, flexible schedules, and extended mop-up days. These approaches enabled 76% […]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine implementation in Abia State, Nigeria: Lessons learnt from vaccinations in schools.
This poster details Abia State’s experience during Nigeria’s first HPV vaccine rollout in 2023, targeting girls aged 9–14 through school and community outreach. It highlights social mobilization efforts, including engagement with over 3,500 schools and the Ministry of Education’s role in coordination. Key challenges included funding gaps, overlapping health programs, and school participation barriers. Lessons […]
Achieving success in new vaccines introduction through effective planning and establishment of readiness: A case study of Nigeria’s HPV vaccine introduction.
The poster presents Nigeria’s first large-scale HPV vaccine introduction targeting adolescent girls (9–14 years) in 2023. It details the structured planning phases, readiness assessments, and inter-sectoral coordination that enabled high campaign coverage. Findings highlight lessons from pre-implementation to integration into routine immunization, linking preparedness with success. Key outcomes include 80% coverage in phase 1 states […]
Breakout Groups Plenary feedback – Group 6
Group 6 highlighted several challenges in HPV vaccine introduction and revitalization: low acceptance from influential community leaders due to poor information, insufficient inclusion of non-EPI stakeholders (e.g., education and religious sectors), lack of funds for communication and mobilization activities, weak coordination at subnational levels, political instability and government transitions affecting stakeholder engagement, and sabotage from […]
Social Mobilization, Communication and Training of HCPs – Q&A Session
The Q&A session focused on social mobilization and political engagement for Nigeria’s HPV vaccine introduction. Speakers highlighted that early advocacy with high-level authorities was crucial to ensure government support and program success. Major challenges included managing rumors and hesitancy, particularly among private schools, while public schools were more cooperative. The role of women’s associations and […]
Social Mobilization (including religious leaders), Communication and Training of HCPs: Nigeria’s Introduction Experience
The presentation reviews Nigeria’s phased introduction of the HPV vaccine, focusing on social mobilization, communication, and training strategies during the first multi-age cohort campaign. It highlights the role of political commitment, stakeholder engagement, and media outreach in achieving high coverage rates. Challenges included rumor management, late IEC material distribution, and private school rejections. Lessons learned […]