Targeted HPV MAC Support: Preventing Cervical Cancer Among Girls

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Project goal
To improve HPV vaccination uptake and dispel vaccine-related misconceptions in JigJiga City, Somali Region, Ethiopia
Project duration
Start:
2024-11-08
End:
2025-02-28
Project location
JigJiga City, Somali Region, Ethiopia
Target beneficiaries
17,795 individuals
Reached beneficiaries
14,337 individuals (9,337 women and 5,000 men)
Donors
  • Girl Effect
  • John Snow Research & Training Institute (JSI)                                            
Partners
  • Somali Regional Bureau of Health
  • JigJiga City health office
  • Schools and Local community stakeholders
Achievements

The Targeted HPV MAC Support project, implemented by CAAP in collaboration with GE-JSI, focuses on preventing cervical cancer by increasing HPV vaccine uptake among girls aged 9–14 in JigJiga City. Through a combination of school-based programs, community mobilization, and door-to-door engagement, the project successfully promoted vaccine uptake. The use of culturally relevant strategies ensured the active involvement of parents, schools, and community leaders in addressing health barriers and encouraging vaccination.

  1. Vaccination Coverage:
    • Successfully vaccinated 1,330 girls, achieving 98% of the target population of 1,335 girls.
  2. School Engagement:
    • Established 5 Yegna School Mini Media Clubs, reaching 6,415 students (2,988 girls and 3,247 boys) through school club events. Each club had 50 members, with 70% being girls, and was equipped with Mini media tools.
  3. Community Mobilization:
    • Reached 98,421 community members (54,463 women and 43,958 men) through mass awareness campaigns.
  4. Household Outreach:
    • Engaged 6,534 beneficiaries (4,989 women and 1,545 men) across 10 kebeles through door-to-door mobilization, addressing vaccine concerns and promoting acceptance.
  5. Training and Capacity Building:
    • Trained 17 school facilitators (15 men, 2 women) and conducted orientation for 23 Health Extension Workers (HEWs), Community Health Workers (CHWs), and mobilizers.
Impact

The project significantly improved HPV vaccine awareness and coverage in JigJiga City, reaching 14,337 beneficiaries (9,337 women and 5,000 men) with trainings, vaccinations, HPV vaccine awareness, and school events. Community outreach efforts reached 98,421 individuals, addressing vaccine hesitancy and fostering acceptance. The initiative demonstrated the effectiveness of peer-led programs, culturally sensitive messaging, and community-driven approaches, laying the groundwork for future immunization campaigns and improved public health outcomes.

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