The presentation reviewed Cambodia’s progress in assessing and vaccinating out‑of‑school (OOS) girls against HPV. While an official OOS assessment has been delayed, CHAI and NIP estimate numbers using census, school enrollment, and community‑level data with support from local authorities. Key challenges include limited denominators, underused data sources, weak coordination, mobile populations, and budget constraints. High […]
Region: East Asia & Pacific
Singapore’s experience on integrated HPV vaccine delivery
Singapore’s HPV vaccination program integrates school-based delivery for 13-year-old girls and community-based services for women aged 18–26. Initially challenged by low awareness and uptake, interventions included adding HPV vaccines to the national schedule, subsidizing costs through CHAS clinics, and implementing targeted outreach such as letters and SMS reminders to encourage appointments. A life-course approach links […]
Country experiences on delivery strategies; Myanmar EPI
Myanmar introduced HPV vaccination in 2020 targeting 9-year-old girls but faced program interruptions in 2021–2022 due to instability and supply shortages. In 2023, the program resumed with a catch-up campaign, shifting from a two-dose to a single-dose schedule aligned with WHO recommendations. Delivery combined school-based and community approaches, supported by the Vaccine Management Information System […]
Country experiences on delivery strategies; Malaysia
Malaysia introduced HPV vaccination in 2010 for 13‑year‑old girls as a cancer prevention strategy, later expanding to catch‑up cohorts. The program, delivered mainly through school health services, achieved high coverage due to strong Ministry of Education collaboration, parental trust, and integration into the National Immunization Program. Policy shifts moved from three‑ to single‑dose schedules and […]
Malaysia: Partnership with CSOs for HPV vaccine coverage recovery
The National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) leads HPV vaccine coverage recovery through public-private-NGO collaboration, addressing disruptions caused by COVID-19. Their “Leaving No One Behind” program targets underserved groups, including rural populations, refugees, and out-of-school youth. Implementation combines health education, localized outreach, and strong community partnerships to combat hesitancy and improve access. Future plans include expanding […]
Regional overview: Cervical cancer epidemiology and HPV vaccination progress; Western Pacific Regional Overview
The presentation outlined HPV vaccination progress in the Western Pacific, where 30 of 37 countries have introduced the vaccine, though coverage remains low at 17–35% (2022–2023). Major gaps persist in nations like China, Papua New Guinea, and Vietnam, while Mongolia is planning introduction this year. Most programs target girls only and still use two- or […]
Single-dose scientific evidence data and implementation progress
The session reviewed global evidence underpinning the WHO’s 2022 recommendation for single-dose HPV vaccination. Data from pivotal trials in Costa Rica, India, and Kenya demonstrated sustained efficacy exceeding 80–90% against HPV 16/18 infection for over a decade. Immunogenicity studies confirmed durable antibody responses comparable to multi-dose schedules, with similar outcomes in boys and girls. Population-level […]
Decision-making to switch to single dose
The presentation outlines Myanmar’s policy shift from a two-dose to a single-dose HPV vaccination schedule, driven by operational challenges during COVID-19, missed cohorts, and WHO’s updated recommendations. NITAG adopted a systematic, evidence-based approach using PICO criteria to guide decision-making, ensuring transparency and technical rigor. The revised strategy targets 9–11-year-old girls through school and community campaigns, […]
HPV vaccination programme update
Bangladesh’s HPV vaccination campaign, launched in October 2023, began in Dhaka and expanded nationwide by October 2024, targeting girls aged 10–14. Registration through the VaxEPI system reached 5.6 million, with 4.8 million vaccinated—around 90% coverage. Key challenges included data gaps, birth registration barriers, underserved out‑of‑school populations, and vaccine hesitancy driven by misinformation. Field experience highlighted […]
Nepal – National introduction of HPV vaccination, including monitoring
Nepal’s HPV vaccination campaign, launched on 4 February 2025, targeted 1.6 million girls (grades 6–10 and out‑of‑school girls aged 10–14), achieving 94% coverage with single‑dose Cecolin. The program utilized 18,900 schools and 8,200 health facilities, with 51,483 female community health volunteers and 27,000 health workers mobilized. Youth‑led advocacy, child clubs, and digital social listening strategies […]