In Rwanda, HPV vaccine introduction through a new school-based delivery program provided the opportunity to offer additional health services to all school-children (girls and boys), including health promotion sessions, de-worming and opportunities for voluntary, free circumcision.
Full Citation:
Torres-Rueda, S., Rulisa, S., Burchett, H.E., et al.. 2016. HPV vaccine introduction in Rwanda: Impacts on the broader health system. Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. 7.
Title of Article: HPV vaccine introduction in Rwanda: Impacts on the broader health system
Author(s): Torres-Rueda, S., Rulisa, S., Burchett, H.E., et al.
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Name: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Publication Volume: 7
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26826045/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/j.srhc.2015.11.006
Topics: Health System Strengthening
Disease Vaccines: Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Countries: Rwanda
WHO Regions: Africa