Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a cornerstone of cervical cancer prevention, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where the burden of disease remains high1. The World Health Organization (WHO) HPV Vaccine Introduction Clearing House reported that 147 countries (of 194 reporting) had fully introduced the HPV vaccine into their national schedules as of 20242. […]
Topic: 7. Coordination and Governance
Accelerating and broadening multisectoral partnerships for introducing and rebuilding HPV vaccination programmes
In this commentary, Sidibe and colleagues propose a conceptual framework to guide countries in identifying and engaging stakeholders for HPV vaccine implementation. The framework organises actors into three tiers—key players, close supporters, and influencers—enabling systematic mapping across Ministries of Health and Education, civil society, professional associations, media, and the private sector. Drawing on experiences from […]
Défis et bonnes pratiques pour maintenir la prestation après l’introduction du MAC: l’expérience du Nigéria dans l’élimination du cancer du col de l’utérus
Au Nigéria, la vaccination contre le HPV a été introduite en deux phases — Phase 1 ciblant 16 États (2023) et Phase 2 couvrant 21 États supplémentaires (octobre 2024) — avec une routinisation immédiate après chaque campagne de cohortes multi-âges (MAC). La combinaison des campagnes et de la vaccination de routine a permis d’atteindre environ […]
Challenges and good practices for sustaining delivery after a MAC introduction: Nigeria’s experience towards cervical cancer elimination
In Nigeria, HPV vaccination was introduced in two phases — Phase 1 targeting 16 states (2023) and Phase 2 covering 21 additional states (October 2024) — with immediate routinization following each mass multi-age cohort (MAC) campaign. Combined MAC and routine delivery reached approximately 15.3 million girls aged 9–14 since introduction, with over 12.3 million vaccinated […]
Multi-sectorial Coordination and Partmerships: Q&A Session
The session’s Q&A highlighted strategies to overcome vaccine hesitancy and ensure equitable HPV vaccine access in Indonesia and Malaysia. Indonesia’s approach leverages religious leaders, local manufacturing, and cross-ministerial decrees to build trust and improve uptake in multiethnic communities. Malaysia emphasized civil society’s role in reaching marginalized groups, tackling myths, and using community leaders to counter […]
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 […]
Indonesia: Multi-sectoral engagement and coordination approaches for HPV vaccine national scale-up
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia detailed its national HPV vaccination scale-up, emphasizing multisectoral collaboration involving education, religious, and home affairs ministries. The program, integrated with school-based immunization, achieved nationwide expansion by 2023, targeting over 2.1 million girls. Key strategies include securing affordable vaccines, enhancing delivery quality, and leveraging digital tools like ASIK and SMILE […]
Leaving no one behind, Malaysia HPV vaccination programme – National Cancer Society Malaysia
This poster examines HPV vaccination coverage in Malaysia between 2020 and 2022, highlighting significant disparities across states and the program’s disruption during COVID-19. It underscores the gap of 560,000 missed vaccinations among eligible adolescent girls, particularly in underserved populations such as B40 households, Orang Asli communities, and out-of-school youth. Data from NCSM’s survey reveal uneven […]
Panel Discussion: Strengthening multi-sectoral coordination and partnerships
The panel explored multi-sectoral strategies for HPV vaccine implementation, emphasizing collaboration between health, education, and other ministries, as well as civil society and community leaders. Speakers from Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Mongolia highlighted approaches such as pre-registration of target groups, parental engagement, volunteer mobilization, and joint ministerial decrees. Discussions addressed sustainability, financing, and governance, […]
Le rôle des organisations de la société civile dans la prévention du HPV : KENYERA – Burundi.
Ce poster met en avant l’action de l’ONG KENYERA dans la sensibilisation et le dépistage des cancers féminins, en collaboration avec le ministère de la Santé du Burundi. L’organisation a mis en place le centre Jocelyne NDAYISHIMIYE Foundation et mène des campagnes comme Octobre Rose, ayant dépisté plus de 1 300 femmes et jeunes filles […]