Bangladesh’s HPV vaccination campaign, launched in October 2023, began in Dhaka and expanded nationwide by October 2024, targeting girls aged 10–14. Registration through the VaxEPI system reached 5.6 million, with 4.8 million vaccinated—around 90% coverage. Key challenges included data gaps, birth registration barriers, underserved out‑of‑school populations, and vaccine hesitancy driven by misinformation. Field experience highlighted […]
Topic: Implementation Experience
Nepal – National introduction of HPV vaccination, including monitoring
Nepal’s HPV vaccination campaign, launched on 4 February 2025, targeted 1.6 million girls (grades 6–10 and out‑of‑school girls aged 10–14), achieving 94% coverage with single‑dose Cecolin. The program utilized 18,900 schools and 8,200 health facilities, with 51,483 female community health volunteers and 27,000 health workers mobilized. Youth‑led advocacy, child clubs, and digital social listening strategies […]
Post-Introduction Evaluation of HPV Vaccination in Indonesia: a lesson learnt for future program
The study evaluated Indonesia’s HPV vaccination demonstration program through a mixed-methods approach combining desk reviews, field observations, and stakeholder interviews across six districts in three provinces. High coverage among schoolgirls was achieved through integration into existing school health programs and robust cold chain practices. Despite strong acceptance, challenges included inconsistent engagement with religious leaders, inadequate […]
Acceleration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Introduction in Indonesia: A Policy Analysis
The policy analysis examines Indonesia’s rapid HPV vaccine scale-up from 20 districts in 2016 to nationwide implementation in 2023, guided by a health policy triangle framework. Key milestones included joint decrees across four ministries, prioritization of domestic vaccine production, and multi-actor engagement with technical support. Policies evolved to strengthen agenda-setting, health systems, and community awareness, […]
Summary Report of Experiences of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Introduction: Focus on the Introduction in Timor-Leste
The poster highlights Timor-Leste’s preparatory efforts for HPV vaccine introduction, focusing on coordination among the Ministries of Health, Education, and State Administration. It outlines strategies to register girls aged 11–14 both in and out of school and emphasizes advocacy through key influencers, including national leaders and community figures. The initiative targets 95% coverage, leveraging single-dose […]
Considerations for school-based HPV immunization: А Nationwide survey in Mongolia
This qualitative study explored school-based HPV immunization in Mongolia following the 2023 amendment making HPV vaccination mandatory. Focus groups with 13 teachers from four regions revealed declining parental confidence in vaccines, misinformation, and logistical barriers, particularly in rural areas. Teachers highlighted challenges such as vaccine storage, transportation, and the need for clearer roles of school […]