Maldives manages HPV vaccination data via Google Sheets and hardcopy logbooks at island-level health centers, coordinated by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). Since August 2022, an electronic immunization registry (DHIS2 tracker) is being rolled out nationally, replacing manual systems. HPV vaccination began in 2019, primarily through school-based mass campaigns, with vaccination mandatory and free. Data […]
Symposium ID: Delhi2022
Cancer registries – data collection, challenges and steps to strengthen registries and improve cervical cancer data collection – Q&A Session
Participants raised questions on data duplication between population- and hospital-based registries, the use of national IDs for follow-up, and religious barriers to registry participation and vaccination (notably in Bangladesh). Nepal explained using active and passive data collection with manual and software-based duplication checks; Bangladesh highlighted cultural stigma and low female empowerment as barriers. India detailed […]
Cancer registries – data collection, challenges and steps to strengthen registries and improve cervical cancer data collection – Sri Lanka
Dr. Suraj Perera (Sri Lanka) detailed the national cancer registry, which captures data from diagnosis and treatment, with limited mortality data from one district. Nine main cancer centers operate nationally, with plans for a comprehensive oncology center in each district and province. Data collection relies on the CanReg5 software and pathology reports, but challenges include […]
Planning Roadmap towards HPV Vaccination Introduction
The presentation from Pakistan outlines the preparatory work for introducing HPV vaccination into the national immunization program, which is not yet implemented despite significant disease burden. Cervical cancer ranks as one of the top causes of female mortality, with 5,000–7,000 new cases annually. A national roadmap was mandated by the Ministry of Health and EPI, […]
Adolescent health integration: leveraging opportunitiesExample from Tamil Nadu State, India
Dr. K. Vinay Kumar presented Tamil Nadu’s structured approach to integrating adolescent health programs with routine immunization. The state’s robust three-tier health system supports school-based services, including screening, iron–folic acid supplementation, and menstrual hygiene initiatives. Leveraging programs like RBSK and Kannoli Kappom Thittam, Tamil Nadu expanded outreach through mobile medical units and school collaborations. The […]
Adolescent health integration with HPV vaccination programExperience from Tanzania
The presentation shared Tanzania’s journey introducing HPV vaccination nationally in 2018, following a 2014 pilot. Girls aged 9–14 receive two free doses, primarily through routine services and school outreach. Integration with adolescent health programs (nutrition, deworming, HIV) has improved coverage and resource use. Teachers play a key role in mobilization and tracking, while community engagement […]
Stakeholder Engagement And Sustainable Delivery Platforms For Hpv Vaccination Programs – Q&A Session
The Q&A highlighted operational challenges in HPV vaccine delivery, including discrepancies in coverage data (targets vs. actuals) and high dropout rates between doses. Tanzania explained over-100% coverage as linked to outdated population estimates and mobility of school-aged girls. Experts emphasized microplanning, community health worker involvement, and electronic registries to track defaulters. Tamil Nadu shared integration […]
Country experience from Maldives on delivery approaches
The Maldives delivered HPV vaccines through a nationwide school-based campaign coordinated centrally by the Health Protection Agency and Ministry of Health. Vaccinators from health facilities were deployed to schools, supported by regional and atoll-level health centers. Parental consent and awareness sessions were prioritized, with targeted communication to address hesitancy. Vaccine distribution followed a centralized supply […]
Lessons learned on delivery approaches from CHIC Africa symposium
This session opened the CHIC Symposium on HPV Vaccination in Africa, co‑hosted with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health and national gynecology society. Over 80 participants from 20 African countries exchanged lessons on planning, delivery approaches, and sustainable platforms for HPV vaccination. Discussions addressed dose schedules (including one‑dose evidence), stakeholder training, and post‑COVID coverage recovery. Speakers emphasized […]
Overview on HPV vaccination delivery approaches and platforms
This presentation reviewed global and regional strategies for HPV vaccine delivery, emphasizing school-based, outreach, and health facility platforms. It highlighted cost-effectiveness considerations (targeting $10–25 per fully vaccinated child) and the importance of equity-focused approaches to reach out-of-school girls. The speakers showcased integrated models like Tanzania’s HPV-Plus, combining vaccination with adolescent health services (nutrition, SRH education, […]