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 […]
Topic: Introduction: experience
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 […]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine implementation in Abia State, Nigeria: Lessons learnt from vaccinations in schools.
This poster details Abia State’s experience during Nigeria’s first HPV vaccine rollout in 2023, targeting girls aged 9–14 through school and community outreach. It highlights social mobilization efforts, including engagement with over 3,500 schools and the Ministry of Education’s role in coordination. Key challenges included funding gaps, overlapping health programs, and school participation barriers. Lessons […]
Processus de candidature à Gavi et leçons tirées : expérience du Burundi
Le Dr Bellejoie Louise Iriwacu du Programme élargi de vaccination du Burundi a présenté le parcours du pays vers l’introduction du vaccin anti-HPV avec l’appui de Gavi. Une phase pilote lancée en 2016 a couvert deux districts (Ngozi et Rumonge), ciblant les filles de 3e année primaire et les filles non scolarisées de 10 ans […]
Gavi application process and lessons learned: country experience from Burundi
Dr. Bellejoie Louise Iriwacu from Burundi’s Expanded Program on Immunization shared the country’s journey toward HPV vaccine introduction with Gavi support. A pilot phase launched in 2016 covered two districts (Ngozi and Rumonge), targeting schoolgirls in third grade and out-of-school girls aged 10 with a two-dose Cervarix schedule. High coverage rates above 85% demonstrated strong […]
HPV vaccine roll-out in Sri Lanka; lessons learned from planning process
Sri Lanka’s HPV vaccine introduction process began with extensive evidence generation in 2009, including studies on HPV prevalence, genotype distribution, and cervical cancer burden. Cost analyses evaluated screening and treatment expenses, vaccination strategies (age, campaign vs. routine, school vs. community), and program feasibility. After initial rejection in 2010 due to high vaccine costs, a 2015 […]
HPV Vaccine roll-out experience in Sikkim: lessons learned for sustainable coverage
The presentation describes Sikkim’s HPV vaccine rollout, emphasizing multi-sectoral collaboration between health, education, social justice, rural and urban development departments, and local administrative leaders. Oversight was provided through multiple state and district committees, including a State Technical Advisory Group (STAG) and task forces. Operational planning followed a bottom-up approach with preparedness assessments and distribution of […]
HPV Vaccination Programmes – Lessons Learned and Planning – Q&A Session
This Q&A followed the session “HPV Vaccination Programs: Peer Exchange on Lessons Learned from Planning and Introduction.” Participants raised practical questions to speakers from Sikkim, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan on key aspects of HPV vaccine rollout: consent models, management of out-of-school adolescents, and integration with existing health or school platforms. Discussions addressed global supply challenges, […]
Mozambique’s Experience with the Introduction of the HPV Vaccine
Amélia Dipuve presents Mozambique’s experience with HPV vaccine introduction, outlining the planning process, demonstration activities, Gavi application, and challenges encountered during rollout. The presentation reflects on implementation progress and coordination efforts to support long-term program sustainability. (Video in Portuguese; PDF in English)
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 […]