In this commentary, Waheed and colleagues reflect on HPV vaccine delivery strategies across several low- and middle-income countries, comparing country experiences against existing WHO guidelines. Three delivery approaches are documented: routinized campaign-mode vaccination using schools as the primary site (The Gambia, Zambia, Ethiopia), routine health facility services complemented by community and school outreach (Tanzania, Kenya, […]
Country: Zambia
Pandemic-related resilience in HPV vaccination programmes – Perspectives from selected countries in Africa on what it will take to vaccinate 90% of girls by 2030
In this series of five country case studies, Kouassi and colleagues document how Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Liberia, Zambia, and Senegal maintained and recovered their HPV vaccination programmes following COVID-19 disruptions. Common challenges included school closures, misinformation conflating HPV and COVID-19 vaccines, and competing health priorities that diverted staff and funding. Enabling factors included strong Ministry […]
Panorama situationnel du HPV – Zambie
En Zambie, le vaccin HPV a été introduit à l’échelle nationale en 2019, ciblant les filles de 9 ans en vaccination de routine et celles de 10 à 14 ans en rattrapage. Le pays a adopté un schéma à dose unique pour les filles non immunodéprimées et un modèle de prestation en routine, sur recommandation […]
Country Snapshot – Zambia
In Zambia, the HPV vaccine was introduced nationwide in 2019, targeting 9-year-old girls in routine vaccination with catch-up for ages 10–14. The country has since adopted a single-dose schedule for non-immunocompromised girls and transitioned to a routine service delivery model, both informed by the Zambia Immunisation Technical Advisory Group based on evidence of comparable efficacy, […]
HPV Vaccine Delivery in Zambia
Cette présentation de la Zambie revient sur son expérience en matière de vaccination contre le HPV, en mettant l’accent sur les tendances de couverture, les stratégies de mise en œuvre, et les défis spécifiques liés à la vaccination des adolescentes. Le programme national a été lancé en 2019 avec une stratégie de campagne en milieu […]
HPV Vaccine Delivery in Zambia
This presentation from Zambia reflects on the country’s experience with HPV vaccination, particularly focusing on coverage trends, delivery strategies, and the unique challenges of vaccinating adolescent girls. The national HPV vaccination program was launched in 2019 using a school-based campaign strategy, targeting girls aged 9–14. While initial uptake was strong, the COVID-19 pandemic caused major […]