Single-dose decision-making and implementation experience – Q&A Session

The discussion session highlighted operational and strategic questions around introducing HPV single-dose schedules and gender-neutral vaccination. Participants from several countries (e.g., Nigeria, Cameroon, Togo, Cape Verde) raised issues about coverage disparities between boys and girls, acceptance of vaccinating boys, and challenges linked to sociocultural perceptions. Other key points included the rationale for vaccinating older cohorts […]

Single-dose decision-making and implementation experience – Cap Vert

Cape Verde introduced HPV vaccination in 2021 for 10-year-old girls using a two-dose schedule. Following WHO’s 2022 recommendation, the program transitioned to a single-dose schedule and expanded coverage to girls aged 10–14. In 2023, vaccination extended to boys of the same age group, supported by strong intersectoral collaboration, particularly with the Ministry of Education. The […]

Single-dose decision-making and implementation experience – Togo

The presentation from Togo’s Ministry of Health outlines the decision-making and implementation process for introducing a single-dose HPV vaccination schedule. It details national cancer control strategies and the pilot project conducted between 2015–2017 targeting 10-year-old girls in two districts, achieving over 99% coverage. Following global recommendations and GAVI support, Togo adopted the single-dose schedule in […]

Decision-making, planning and Implementation (including coverage) of single-dose: experience from Cameroon

The Cameroon HPV vaccination program faced major challenges during its introduction, including insecurity, misinformation, and religious opposition, which limited initial coverage to under 20%. The program began with a two-dose schedule in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic but transitioned to a one-dose strategy in 2022 following WHO evidence for cost-effectiveness and strong protection. Community engagement […]

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