The District Task Force on Immunization (DTFI), in collaboration with Jhpiego, organised a District-level workshop on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination at the Conference Hall of District Hospital, Kiphire, on October 12, 2026.
The workshop aimed to review the progress of HPV vaccination in the District, identify challenges and opportunities, and develop strategies to strengthen programme implementation through coordinated efforts among line departments and stakeholders.
Jhpiego presented the objectives of the workshop and provided an overview of the HPV vaccination programme, while the District Immunization Officer highlighted the status of vaccination in Kiphire, outlining the progress made, existing challenges and opportunities for improvement.
The workshop focused on sensitising participating departments and stakeholders on the importance of HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer, and promoting community mobilisation and awareness. Discussions also covered communication resources, key messages on HPV vaccination, and strategies to address misconceptions, concerns and vaccine hesitancy.
An open discussion was held to encourage stakeholder participation and identify practical measures to improve vaccination coverage across the district.
The workshop underscored the importance of collective responsibility, effective communication and coordinated community engagement for the successful implementation of the HPV vaccination programme in Kiphire.

(Sebu Lam, IA Kiphire)