Single-dose HPV vaccination in Tanzanian girls (9–14 years) achieved >98% seropositivity for HPV‑16/18 at 36 months. Antibody levels plateaued after 12 months and remained stable through 36 months, comparable to multi‑dose regimens. Avidity indices were similar across one‑, two‑, and three‑dose groups, indicating strong binding responses. Immunobridging showed single‑dose responses were non‑inferior to efficacy trials […]
Symposium ID: Delhi2022
Cancer registries – data collection, challenges and steps to strengthen registries and improve cervical cancer data collection – Nepal
Dr. Pradip Gyanwali (Nepal) outlined Nepal’s cancer registry system, covering only 21% of the population through hospital‑ and population‑based networks. Cervical cancer ranks second among women, with screening uptake at just 16% and higher incidence in rural areas. Major challenges include fragmented reporting, lack of electronic records, and limited funding. He recommended digitization, nationwide registry […]
Cancer registries – data collection, challenges and steps to strengthen registries and improve cervical cancer data collection – Bangladesh
Dr. Rifat Ara (Bangladesh) described the evolution of Bangladesh’s cancer registries, which remain primarily hospital-based since 2005, with no nationwide population registry. Data collection is mostly paper-based, with limited electronic tracking through screening programs for cervical and breast cancer. Challenges include lack of awareness, unequal access to care, inadequate reporting (especially from private facilities), and […]
Cancer registries – data collection, challenges and steps to strengthen registries and improve cervical cancer data collection – Pakistan
Pakistan’s first cancer registry was established in the 1960s at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) in Rawalpindi. From the 1970s to 1990s, the Pakistan Medical Research Council (PMRC) created the National Cancer Registry (NCR). A population-based registry in Karachi (1995–2007) led by Yasmin Bhurgri shared data with IARC and WHO. The Punjab Cancer […]
HPV South Asia Meeting: Prevention, control and the way forward. New Delhi, India.
Highlights from the HPV South Asia Meeting in New Delhi, India, focusing on prevention, control measures, and future directions. Experts convene to explore innovative strategies and collaborative efforts to fight HPV-related diseases in the region—showcasing progress, challenges, and a roadmap forward.
Lessons Learned from Other Vaccination Programs: Ministry of Education involvement in HPV and MR vaccination program – India
Dr. E. Naveen Nicolas presented the success of Sikkim, the first Indian state to integrate HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14 into its routine immunization program. The campaign, launched in July 2018 with state funding and UNICEF support, combined school- and health facility–based delivery, covering over 1,100 schools and achieving over 97% coverage in both […]
Lessons Learned from Other Vaccination Programs: Ministry of Education involvement in HPV and MR vaccination program – India
Dr. E. Naveen Nicolas presented the success of Sikkim, the first Indian state to integrate HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14 into its routine immunization program. The campaign, launched in July 2018 with state funding and UNICEF support, combined school- and health facility–based delivery, covering over 1,100 schools and achieving over 97% coverage in both […]
Peer Exchange Learning On Implementation And Research Gaps In Strengthening Health Information Systems
Representatives from Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Pakistan discussed progress and gaps in HPV-related health information systems. Key challenges included fragmented databases, lack of integration with cancer registries, and minimal data from private sectors despite high service use there. Bangladesh highlighted DHIS2 scaling issues (server load, data quality); India explored leveraging the CoWIN […]
Data reporting and collection mechanism for HPV vaccination program and the research gaps to improve health information system- Sikkim State, India
Sikkim, a small northeastern state with ~700,000 population, faces high cervical cancer burden (10% of female cancers) and limited oncology infrastructure. It became India’s first state to introduce statewide HPV vaccination (2018), funded entirely from the state budget. Coverage achieved was 96% (dose 1) and 94% (dose 2) during the initial campaign, later integrated into […]
Data reporting and collection mechanism for HPV vaccination program and the research gaps to improve health information system – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka delivers HPV vaccination mainly via school-based programs integrated into primary health care, coordinated by the Epidemiology Unit with provincial and district health authorities. Data collection is paper-based at school level (school registers and child health records) and aggregated into the ENIP system (DHIS2 platform) for national monitoring. Public Health Inspectors conduct annual school […]