Le programme de vaccination contre le HPV à Sebeta, en Éthiopie, lancé en 2018, ciblait les filles de 14 ans via des stratégies scolaires, de proximité et en postes fixes. Les activités clés comprenaient la microplanification, le renforcement des capacités et le plaidoyer auprès des autorités locales, des éducateurs et des leaders communautaires. Malgré une […]
Topic: Advocacy
The Kebbi integrated approach PHC revival and cancer control.
Dans l’État de Kebbi, au Nigéria, la Medicaid Cancer Foundation, dirigée par l’épouse du gouverneur, a renforcé la sensibilisation au cancer et amélioré la santé maternelle malgré l’absence d’un programme national de vaccination contre le HPV. Grâce à un plaidoyer et à des partenariats, l’État a mené un projet pilote vaccinant 100 écolières, soutenu plus […]
Social Mobilization and advocacy in Sebeta, Ethiopia
The HPV vaccination program in Sebeta Town, Ethiopia, launched in 2018, targeted 14-year-old girls using school-based, outreach, and fixed-post strategies. Key activities included micro-planning, capacity building, and advocacy with local authorities, educators, and community leaders. Despite strong coordination and high early coverage rates, challenges such as budget constraints, vaccine rumors, COVID-19 disruptions, and difficulties reaching […]
The Kebbi integrated approach PHC revival and cancer control.
In Kebbi State, Nigeria, the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, led by the governor’s wife, has driven cancer awareness and maternal health improvements despite the absence of a formal HPV program. Through advocacy and partnerships, the state piloted HPV vaccination for 100 schoolgirls, supported over 300 cancer patients, and significantly improved immunization coverage. Initiatives include training health […]