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: Vaccine Confidence
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 […]
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 […]
Parents’ and HCW attitudes towards HPV vaccine in Mongolia: A nationwide survey
This nationwide cross-sectional survey in Mongolia assessed parents’ and health workers’ attitudes toward HPV vaccination ahead of its mandatory introduction in 2024. Data from 3,057 parents and 416 health workers revealed 79% of parents and 50% of health workers hesitant to vaccinate due to concerns over safety, term effects, and side effects. Attitudes varied by […]