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HPV vaccine introduction in Rwanda: Impacts on the broader health system

Authored by:

Torres-Rueda, S., Rulisa, S., Burchett, H.E., et al.

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.

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

Where routine immunization programs are well-established, introduction of new vaccines rarely causes major disruptions and may offer collateral benefits.

Key Evidence: 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.

Introduction of vaccines or strengthening of immunization programs can provide opportunities for increased collaboration between agencies with potential for long-term benefits.

Delivery of HPV vaccine to girls in the school setting can provide opportunities to deliver expanded health services to all children, including boys.