This CHIC technical brief synthesizes evidence and programmatic considerations to guide country decision-making on expanding HPV vaccination beyond the primary target of girls aged 9–14, in response to a growing number of African countries adopting or considering vaccination of older girls (15–18), young women up to age 26, or boys. Grounding its analysis in WHO […]
Year: 2026
Impact Brief: Strengthening HPV Immunization: Community and Learning through CHIC
This CHIC legacy brief documents the initiative’s impact across five regional symposia held since 2022 in sub-Saharan Africa, Francophone Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia/Western Pacific, engaging over 600 stakeholders from 46 countries. By prioritizing country-led presentations and cross-country peer learning over expert lectures, CHIC has created sustained platforms for EPI managers, researchers, and policymakers […]