Table 1 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination
From: Cervical cancer prevention in countries with the highest HIV prevalence: a review of policies
Country | Target population | Target age (years) | Vaccination strategy | Specifications for girls living with HIV | Integrated in national HPV immunization programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Botswana | Girls | 11–13 | School-based | NR | Implemented |
Eswatinia | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Lesothoa | NR | 9–13 | NR | NR | NR |
Malawia | Girls | 9–14 10 (out-of-school) | School and health facility-based | 3-dose vaccination schedule | Recommended |
Mozambique | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Namibia | Girls | 9–14 | School-based | 3-dose vaccination schedule | NR |
South Africa | Girls | 9–12 | School-based | NR | Implemented |
Zambia | Girls | 9–13 | NR | NR | Recommended |
Zimbabwe | Girls | 10b-14 in school and 10 out of school | NR | NR | Implemented (during demonstration programme) |