In this series of five country case studies, Kouassi and colleagues document how Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Liberia, Zambia, and Senegal maintained and recovered their HPV vaccination programmes following COVID-19 disruptions. Common challenges included school closures, misinformation conflating HPV and COVID-19 vaccines, and competing health priorities that diverted staff and funding. Enabling factors included strong Ministry […]
Topic: COVID-19 Disruption
Africa Hpv Roadshow: Accelerating HPV Vaccination Demand Post Covid-19 Pandemic
This poster describes a regional initiative to reignite HPV vaccine demand in sub-Saharan Africa following the COVID-19 pandemic. The project brought together 78 key stakeholders from 14 countries through cohort-based workshops to share experiences and co-develop country-specific roadmaps. Key challenges identified include budget constraints, data quality gaps, and misconceptions about the vaccine. The initiative promotes […]
Introduction during Covid-19: implications and strategies to tackle interruptions. The case of Cameroon
Cette présentation du Cameroun a présenté les défis et stratégies liés à la vaccination contre le HPV durant la pandémie de COVID-19. Le vaccin a été introduit dans le programme de vaccination de routine en octobre 2020, ciblant les filles de 9 ans. Le lancement a été confronté à des obstacles majeurs : insécurité dans […]
HPV Vaccine delivery strategies Kenya
Cette présentation décrit l’expérience du Kenya dans la mise en œuvre de la vaccination contre le HPV, depuis la phase de démonstration jusqu’au déploiement national. Un projet pilote mené dans le comté de Kitui entre 2013 et 2015, basé sur les écoles, a montré une forte acceptabilité et une couverture de plus de 85 %, […]
Discussion on delivery strategies: Are school based programs sustainable? How HPV vaccine delivery platforms can be made sustainable?
Le panel de clôture a abordé la durabilité des programmes de vaccination contre le HPV après la COVID-19. Les pays ont partagé leurs difficultés à atteindre les filles non scolarisées ou mobiles, amenant des ajustements comme le ciblage des filles de 9 ans en Zambie. Le consentement parental, surtout dans les écoles privées, reste un […]
The Gambia HPV Vaccine Delivery; current delivery strategy and plans for restoring coverage following Covid-19 interruption
Cette présentation retrace l’expérience de la Gambie dans la mise en œuvre de la vaccination contre le HPV, en mettant en évidence les leçons apprises, les défis rencontrés et les perspectives. La vaccination a commencé par un projet de démonstration entre 2014 et 2016 dans deux régions sanitaires (Western I et II), choisies pour leur […]
HPV Vaccine Delivery – Liberia
Liberia’s experience with HPV vaccine delivery began with a demonstration project in 2016, targeting 10-year-old girls in Bong and Nimba counties through a “learning by doing” approach. The demonstration was followed by a post-introduction evaluation (PIE) and a coverage survey. Based on the success and insights gained, the HPV vaccine was integrated into the national […]
Introduction during Covid-19: implications and strategies to tackle interruptions. The case of Cameroon
This presentation from Cameroon outlined the challenges and strategies for HPV vaccine delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The vaccine was introduced into the routine immunization schedule in October 2020, targeting 9-year-old girls. However, early rollout faced significant barriers: insecurity in three regions, low community awareness, widespread misinformation, limited communication, and strong resistance from some religious […]
HPV Vaccine delivery strategies Kenya
This presentation outlines Kenya’s experience with HPV vaccine delivery, from demonstration to national rollout. A demonstration project conducted in Kitui County between 2013 and 2015 through a school-based program achieved high acceptability and over 85% coverage, but the delivery cost was high. These findings informed Kenya’s decision to introduce HPV vaccination into its routine immunization […]
Discussion on delivery strategies: Are school based programs sustainable? How HPV vaccine delivery platforms can be made sustainable?
The closing panel explored how to sustain and adapt HPV vaccination programs, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19. Countries shared challenges in reaching out-of-school girls, mobile populations, and those changing schools—prompting shifts like Zambia’s decision to target 9-year-olds for greater stability. Consent requirements in private schools were seen as a barrier, highlighting the need for […]