Key components of application: decision-making process, selecting and estimating target population, and budgeting – Q&A Session

The discussion highlighted the urgent burden of cervical cancer in Africa, where two to three women out of four die from the disease despite the availability of HPV vaccines. Participants emphasized cost challenges, especially comparing Gavi-supported prices to market costs. Questions addressed key implementation aspects: age targeting (why 10 years), inclusion of boys, strategies for reaching internally displaced populations, and addressing misinformation (e.g., fertility rumors). Country experiences (Mali, Benin, Burundi) underscored school-based strategies, community engagement, and coordination with faith-based institutions like Quranic schools. Integration with HIV programs and future collaborations among francophone countries were also prioritized.

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