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Cervical Cancer Action for Elimination Collaboration to Advance HPV Vaccination: ECCPOI Among 17 Countries and 30 Organizations

Cervical Cancer Action for Elimination Collaboration to Advance HPV Vaccination: ECCPOI Among 17 Countries and 30 Organizations 1
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End Cervical Cancer Philippines Organization Inc. (ECCPOI) was honored to be among 17 countries represented by 57 leaders from 30 participating organizations in a five-month global engagement designed to strengthen civil society efforts in advancing HPV vaccination.

The program began with an intensive four-night virtual sprint (2.5 hours each night) led by international faculty and expert speakers. Over the next three to four months, participants will receive bi-weekly technical assistance to design and implement a micro-project, culminating in the final month with the presentation of project insights and outcomes.

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This initiative was made possible through the Cervical Cancer Action for Elimination (CCAE) Team and the American Cancer Society, with the aim of empowering CSOs from low- and middle-income countries to become champions of cervical cancer prevention.

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Goals & Objectives

  • Enhance knowledge, skills, and confidence in promoting HPV vaccination.

  • Support the design and rollout of actionable HPV vaccination project plans.

  • Foster collaboration among CSOs, governments, and stakeholders.

  • Assess the effectiveness of the Learning Series in accelerating HPV vaccination awareness and uptake.

Learning Outcomes

  • Deepen understanding of HPV, cervical cancer, and the role of CSOs in vaccination programs.

  • Develop and implement context-specific HPV vaccination action plans.

  • Build leadership capacity as champions of cervical cancer prevention.

  • Connect with a global network of organizations and resources.

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Cervical Cancer Action for Elimination Participating Countries and Organizations

Cameroon

  • EradiCare Health Foundation – Louis Dang, MPH; Madeleine Nokam, BNS

  • Family Club – Yedidia Jonas Alirou

Ecuador

  • Partners for Andean Community Health (PACH) – Amelia Heymach; Hilal Akman

Egypt

  • Rotary Club El Tahrir / United to End Cervical Cancer in Egypt – Dr. Amal El-Sisi, MD; Dr. Mona Samir

Fiji

  • Fiji Cancer Society – Shweta Kapoor; Belinda Chan

Ghana

  • Applied Science & Development Associates (ASDAG) – Dr. Henry Nagai; Beatrice Afari, SRN, MPH

  • Gloryhill Women Empowerment Foundation LBG – Gloria A. D. Abiwu; Diana Awutey

India

  • Committed Communities Development Trust – Lavina Fernandes; Esther Fernandes

  • Indian Cancer Society – Priya Parmar; Priya Tiwari

Jamaica

  • Jamaica Cancer Society – Roshane Reid-Koomson; Shullian Brown

Kenya

  • Humanity for Orphans Youth and Widows Initiatives Kenya (HOYWIK) – Mitchelle Ondusu; Nicole Newa

  • Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) – Charles Muya; Caroline Ntinyari

Malawi

  • Coalition of Women Living with HIV and AIDS – Edna Tembo; Hope C. Banda

  • Women’s Coalition Against Cancer – Esther Nyirenda; Kefasi Banda

Mongolia

  • National Cancer Council of Mongolia – Tsetsegsaikhan Batmunkh, PhD

Nigeria

  • Clinton Health Access Initiative – Isaac Erinfolami; Dr. Olatunde Amode

  • End Cervical Cancer Nigeria Initiative – Qudus Olajide Lawal, MBBS, FWACS; Ishak Lawal, MBBS, FWACS

  • HealReach Africa – Omolara Adegoke; Chukwudi Tochi

  • IVAN Research Institute – Kelechi Uwa-Robinson, PhD; Prof. Tonia Onyeka, MBBS

  • Save the Slum Initiative – Taneno Sylvanus; Samuel Adeyinka Owa

  • University of Jos / Jos University Teaching Hospital – Maryam Jamila Ali, MD, FWACS, FMCOG; Prof. Jonah Musa, MBBS, MSCI, MD, PhD, FWACS, FMCOG

Pakistan

  • Association for Mothers and Newborns (AMAN) – Dr. Marium Waqas, MBBS, MSPH; Dr. Humera Mansoor, MBBS, MCPS

  • Jhpiego – Kamran Khan; Amina Ali

  • MannionDaniels – Huma Khawar

Philippines

  • CerviQ: End Cervical Cancer Philippines Organization Inc. – Dr. Jesus Randy Rivera, MD; Gelyn Soleman

South Africa

  • Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) – Lorraine Govender; Melissa Zaayman

Tanzania

  • Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute – Innocent Peter, MD; Jayness Fredinand Kabuhaya

Uganda

  • Ananda Centre for Cancer Research (ACCR) – Annet Nakaganda, PhD; Aggrey Tumwiine

  • Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation – Joyce Namubiru; Gertrude Nakigudde

Zimbabwe

  • Cancer Association of Zimbabwe – Junior Mavu; Lovemore Makurirofa

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Through this collaboration, ECCPOI proudly joins the global movement to strengthen HPV vaccination uptake and accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer.

Jesus Randy RIvera

A graduate of the esteemed Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Dr. Rivera is a radiation oncologist by profession, equipped with specialized training in IMRT and prostate brachytherapy. His expertise has been honed through experiences at renowned institutions such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas and the Chicago Prostate Center in Chicago, among others. However, his contributions extend far beyond the clinical realm. Dr Bogs Rivera is the visionary founder of CerviQ, an advocacy group passionately committed to eradicating cervical cancer in the Philippines. Through innovative screening programs, leveraging artificial intelligence and remote diagnostic technologies, CerviQ strives to increase access to cervical cancer screenings in communities, facilitating early detection and potentially life-saving interventions. His leadership not only empowers healthcare professionals but also empowers communities, enabling barangay health workers to conduct screenings efficiently and accurately, with rapid turnaround times for results. Dr. Bogs Rivera embodies the intersection of medical expertise and humanitarianism, dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and championing the cause of public health in the Philippines.