In Ethiopia, where cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women, the school-based HPV vaccination strategy structurally excludes out-of-school girls — particularly in pastoralist and hard-to-reach communities. The HPV-VISION project evaluated two community-based integration models across four districts: integration into routine immunisation services (ARM 2) and integration into Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Services (ARM […]
Topic: Social Mobilization
UNICEF work on social mobilization, demand generation and communication
Michelle Dynes (UNICEF) presented findings from the 2024 U-Report poll on adolescent awareness and demand for HPV vaccination, involving over 417,000 respondents from 189 countries. Results showed only 24% global awareness (29% in East Asia–Pacific), with most unvaccinated youth expressing willingness but citing barriers such as cost, limited availability, and safety concerns—particularly fear of side […]
Social Mobilization, Communication and Training – Seance questions-résponses
La session de questions a porté sur la mobilisation sociale et l’engagement politique pour l’introduction du vaccin HPV au Nigéria. Les intervenants ont expliqué que l’implication des autorités de haut niveau, obtenue par un plaidoyer stratégique dès les premières étapes, a été cruciale pour garantir le succès du programme. Les défis rencontrés concernaient principalement la […]
Mobilisation sociale (y compris les chefs religieux), communication et formation des professionnels de la santé : l’expérience d’introduction du Nigéria
La présentation retrace l’introduction progressive du vaccin HPV au Nigéria, en mettant l’accent sur la mobilisation sociale, la communication et la formation lors de la première campagne multi-tranches d’âge. Elle souligne le rôle déterminant de l’engagement politique, de l’implication des parties prenantes et des actions médiatiques pour atteindre une couverture élevée. Les défis rencontrés incluent […]
Social Mobilization, Communication and Training of HCPs – Q&A Session
The Q&A session focused on social mobilization and political engagement for Nigeria’s HPV vaccine introduction. Speakers highlighted that early advocacy with high-level authorities was crucial to ensure government support and program success. Major challenges included managing rumors and hesitancy, particularly among private schools, while public schools were more cooperative. The role of women’s associations and […]
Social Mobilization (including religious leaders), Communication and Training of HCPs: Nigeria’s Introduction Experience
The presentation reviews Nigeria’s phased introduction of the HPV vaccine, focusing on social mobilization, communication, and training strategies during the first multi-age cohort campaign. It highlights the role of political commitment, stakeholder engagement, and media outreach in achieving high coverage rates. Challenges included rumor management, late IEC material distribution, and private school rejections. Lessons learned […]
Social Mobilization and advocacy in Sebeta, Ethiopia
Le programme de vaccination contre le HPV à Sebeta, en Éthiopie, lancé en 2018, ciblait les filles de 14 ans via des stratégies scolaires, de proximité et en postes fixes. Les activités clés comprenaient la microplanification, le renforcement des capacités et le plaidoyer auprès des autorités locales, des éducateurs et des leaders communautaires. Malgré une […]
Social Mobilization and advocacy in Sebeta, Ethiopia
The HPV vaccination program in Sebeta Town, Ethiopia, launched in 2018, targeted 14-year-old girls using school-based, outreach, and fixed-post strategies. Key activities included micro-planning, capacity building, and advocacy with local authorities, educators, and community leaders. Despite strong coordination and high early coverage rates, challenges such as budget constraints, vaccine rumors, COVID-19 disruptions, and difficulties reaching […]