Report
Activities that Sustain HPV Vaccination Programs after Introduction: A Synthesis Across Five Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
This brief examines the operational context for sustaining HPV vaccination programs in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania, all of which have had programs for at least three years. While many HPV vaccination activities are integrated into routine immunization systems, specific efforts are crucial for success, such as promoting vaccine acceptance, engaging various stakeholders, and utilizing schools and community health workers. To ensure long-term sustainability, the findings recommend targeted annual efforts in maintaining a supportive policy environment, cross-sectoral coordination, ongoing communication, refresher training, and providing multiple vaccination opportunities.
Languages
- English
Publication year
2025
Type
Report
Categories
- Programme management
Diseases
- HPV
Countries
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- United Republic Of Tanzania
WHO Regions
- African Region
HPV-INTRO-EVIDENCE
| Title | Author | Year | Type | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine supply shortage on Tanzania’s national HPV vaccine introduction | Alex Mphuru, Anagha Loharikar, Anyie J. Li, Berrington Shayo, Dafrossa Lyimo, Furaha Kyesi, Mary Rose Giattas, Raphael Nshunju, William Mwengee | 2021 | Journal article | English |
| National introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Tanzania: Programmatic decision-making and implementation | Alex Mphuru, Anagha Loharikar, Anyie J. Li, Berrington Shayo, Dafrossa Lyimo, Fikiri Mazige, Furaha Kyesi, Mary Rose Giattas, Raphael Nshunju, William Mwengee | 2021 | Journal article | English |
| Tanzania’s human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program: Community awareness, feasibility, and acceptability of a national HPV vaccination program, 2019 | Abdallah Mkopi, Anagha Loharikar, Anyie J. Li, Dafrossa Lyimo, Fatuma Manzi, Furaha Kyesi, Monica Fleming, Selemani Mmbaga, William Mwengee, Yusuf Makame | 2021 | Journal article | English |
| Multiple cohort HPV vaccination in Zimbabwe: 2018–2019 program feasibility, awareness, and acceptability among health, education, and community stakeholders | Aluwisio Mukavhi, Anagha Loharikar, Julie R. Garon, Maxwell Rupfutse, Portia Manangazira, Qian An, Shakia Bright, Timothy Brennan | 2021 | Journal article | English |
| Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine introduction in Sikkim state: Best practices from the first statewide multiple-age cohort HPV vaccine introduction in India–2018–2019 | Danish Ahmed, Pradeep Haldar, Phumzay Denzongpa, Neelam Singh, Subhendu Roy, Nitasha Kaur, Pankaj Bhatnagar, Pauline Harvey, Kristin VanderEnde, Anagha Loharikar | 2021 | Journal article | English |
| Evidence of reduction in HPV infection and CIN2+ after vaccine introduction in Scotland | R. L. Cameron, Kevin G. Pollock | 2017 | Journal article | English |
| The challenge of identifying eligible girls for HPV vaccination: HPV mapping data verification in Malawi | Hannah Hausi, Patrick Nicks, Temwa Mzengeza, Asnakew Tsega, Dalia Khattab | 2021 | Journal article | English |
| Introducing HPV Vaccine in Madagascar: Engaging Stakeholders | JSI Research & Training Institute | 2016 | Report | English |
| Gender neutral HPV vaccination programs: Reconsidering policies to expand cancer prevention globally | J Andrew Dykens, Caryn E. Peterson, Hunter K Holt, Diane M Harper | 2023 | Journal article | English |
| A call for the introduction of gender-neutral HPV vaccination to national immunisation programmes in Africa | Onyema Greg Chid-Amajuoyi, Joel Fokom Domgue, Chisom Obi-Jeff, Kathleen Schmeler, Sanjay Shete | 2018 | Journal article | English |
| Considerations for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Product Choice: Second Edition | World Health Organization (WHO) | 2024 | Guidance | English |
| Evidence to inform decision-making on single-dose HPV vaccination policy (English) | PATH | 2024 | Report | English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish |
| HPV-Plus Overview - Integrated Approaches to HPV Vaccination in Tanzania | Jhpiego | 2024 | Report | English |
| HPV Evidence Brief: Communications | JSI Research & Training Institute | 2025 | Report | English |
| HPV Evidence Brief: Sustaining Programs | JSI Research & Training Institute | 2025 | Report | English |
| HPV Evidence Brief: Preparations | JSI Research & Training Institute | 2025 | Report | English |
| HPV Evidence Brief: Pitfalls | JSI Research & Training Institute | 2025 | Report | English |
| HPV Evidence Brief: Effective Delivery | JSI Research & Training Institute | 2025 | Report | English |
| Activities that Sustain HPV Vaccination Programs after Introduction: A Synthesis Across Five Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa | JSI Research & Training Institute | 2025 | Report | English |
HPV-INTRO-PLANNING
