Integrating HPV vaccine service delivery with adolescent health programmes – Experiences and perspectives from selected countries in Africa

In this case series, Ndiaye and colleagues describe how Senegal, Togo, Tanzania, and Lesotho have operationalized integrated HPV vaccine service delivery with adolescent health programmes. Across four countries, three models of integration emerge: incorporation into routine immunisation, co-delivery with non-vaccine adolescent health services (e.g., nutrition, deworming, sexual and reproductive health education), and leveraging new vaccine […]

Présentation des discussions au reste du groupe – Groupe 1

Le groupe a identifié deux défis majeurs : atteindre les zones en conflit et renforcer l’adhésion des acteurs clés (enseignants, agents de santé). Il est nécessaire de lutter contre la désinformation, mieux diffuser les données scientifiques et impliquer le système éducatif. Les opportunités incluent l’engagement politique, la participation de la société civile, l’intégration avec d’autres […]

Intégration de la vaccination contre le HPV à d’autres services – Expérience du Togo

Les initiatives du Togo pour la vaccination contre le HPV des adolescents ont été progressivement intégrées aux services de santé des jeunes, sans être encore totalement institutionnalisées. Lors du projet de démonstration (filles de 10 ans), des activités de sensibilisation ont porté sur le lavage des mains et l’éducation sexuelle. La campagne nationale récente (filles […]

Single-dose decision-making and implementation experience – Togo

The presentation from Togo’s Ministry of Health outlines the decision-making and implementation process for introducing a single-dose HPV vaccination schedule. It details national cancer control strategies and the pilot project conducted between 2015–2017 targeting 10-year-old girls in two districts, achieving over 99% coverage. Following global recommendations and GAVI support, Togo adopted the single-dose schedule in […]

Breakout Groups Plenary feedback – Group 1

The group identified two main challenges: ensuring vaccination coverage in conflict-affected areas and improving vaccine acceptance among key actors (teachers, health workers). They highlighted the need to address misinformation, strengthen knowledge dissemination, and engage education systems. Opportunities include strong political commitment, civil society involvement, integration with other health programs, and leveraging events like Octobre Rose […]

HPV Vaccination Integration Experience – Togo

Togo’s HPV vaccination initiatives for adolescents have been gradually integrated into broader adolescent health services, though not yet fully institutionalized. During the demonstration project (targeting 10-year-old girls), sensitization activities included handwashing and sexual education. The recent nationwide campaign for girls aged 9–14 added menstrual hygiene awareness. The National Adolescent and Youth Health Action Plan (2021–2023) […]

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