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Panelists on stage at the Global HPV Consortium

The Global HPV Consortium

A public-private movement to prevent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and eliminate cervical cancer as a public health concern.

September 5 - 6, 2023 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Global HPV Consortium Takes Flight

Sabin and partners united in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the official launch of the Global HPV Consortium on September 5. A select few resources from the event below.

  • 600,000
    New cases of cervical cancer annually
  • 340,000
    Cervical cancer deaths each year
  • 1 in 7
    Eligible girls currently vaccinated

An increased sense of urgency is needed as the world falls behind

Since introduction in 2006, HPV vaccines have proven safe and effective in protecting against infection and preventing cervical cancer. Yet, the burden of HPV diseases continues to rise with an estimated 600,000 new cases of cervical cancer and over 340,000 deaths each year.

To respond to these life-threatening trends, the Sabin Vaccine Institute, as consortium secretariat, along with a diverse, and expanding, set of partners will mobilize action across three pillars:

The Global HPV Consortium will be guided by global goals, including WHO’s Immunization Agenda 2030 and Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative:

Who We Are

We're a trans-disciplinary alliance committed to sustained engagement
  • Independent and unique consortium of diverse multi-sectoral partners
  • Driving engagement that can last across all levels of governance and implementation
Untapped-Potential
We work at multiple levels: global, regional, country, sub-national, and local
  • Surfacing the needs, opportunities, and challenges from stakeholders across levels, particularly those who work within local communities so that those closest to the problems are part of the solutions
  • Amplifying the voices of women, youth, and community-based organizations at the grassroots level
Healthcare-Worker
We center efforts on low- and middle- income countries and among vulnerable populations
  • Promoting the value of integrating vaccination (prevention), screening and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions in communities, especially those at high risk for HPV and cervical cancer
  • Facilitating fresh thinking around tried approaches and harnessing research, new technology, and data to catalyze positive change
Communities
HPV Action Plan Mockup File

Global HPV Action Plan

The Consortium’s Action Plan seeks to respond to the needs and challenges that countries and communities face to make cervical cancer history. The action plan will encompass four key areas:

  • Advocacy and Thought Leadership
  • Knowledge Management and Exchange
  • Convening of Key Stakeholders
  • Country-Based Support

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