Stakeholders' perspectives on lessons learnt from HPV mass vaccination in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To effectively reduce the risk of cervical cancer, Nigeria launched the HPV vaccine introduction using a phased approach; first phase in October 2023 across 16 states and the second phase across 21 states in May 2024. This initiative aimed to protect girls aged 9-14 from HPV infections, a primary cause of cervical cancer, through strategic planning and targeted implementation. This paper aims to share the Stakeholders' perspectives from nine states in Nigeria on lessons learnt during HPV vaccination that could be adopted in future campaigns and vaccinations.

Methods

The study adopted a qualitative research design to evaluate the strategies deployed, challenges encountered, and lessons learned from the HPV Phase II vaccination campaign. Key informant interviews and

SUBMITTER: Kubura D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462204 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature