Political prioritisation as a driver of vaccine introduction: Evidence from Nigeria’s HPV rollout

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Amina Abdulkarim - Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR), Abuja, Nigeria

Amina Abdulkarim speaks to ecancer about political prioritisation as a driver of vaccine introduction.

She details the successful introduction of the HPV vaccine in Nigeria, overcoming significant logistical and societal challenges.

Her talk highlights the strategic approach taken, including adapting to a single-dose recommendation and leveraging community and political support to address skepticism and misinformation, ultimately leading to widespread vaccination.