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Topic: Introduction and service delivery
Total results with these characteristics: 264
- HPV Vaccination in Latin America: Lessons Learned From a Pilot Program in Peru
This report summarizes a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program implemented in Peru where HPV vaccine was made available to all girls aged nine years or older in fifth grade in selected parts of the country. The purpose of the study was to …
Author: PATH, Instituto de Investigación Nutricional, Ministerio de Salud de Peru, Estrategia Sanitaria Nacional de Inmunizaciones
Published: 2010
- HPV Vaccination in Southeast Asia: Lessons Learned From a Pilot Program in Vietnam
This report summarizes the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program implemented in Vietnam by PATH, the Vietnam National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, and the Vietnam National Center for Health Education and Communication through the …
Author: PATH; National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Vietnam; National Center for Health Education and Communication, Vietnam
Published: 2012
- HPV Vaccine Adoption in Developing Countries: Cost and Financing Issues
This report addresses issues related to financing the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and mobilizing resources to support new delivery mechanisms, which will constitute some of the most significant challenges to achieving widespread HPV …
Author: International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, PATH
Published: 2007
- HPV Vaccines and Screening in the Prevention of Cervical Cancer
This monograph, published in Vaccine, summarizes the present state of human papillomavirus vaccines and screening in the prevention of cervical cancer. It provides a number of articles covering epidemiological achievements, technical developments, …
Author: Bosch FX, Cuzick J, Schiller JT, et al., eds.
Published: 2006
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Delivery Strategies That Achieved High Coverage in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This article, published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization, documents human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage after the demonstration projects conducted in India, Peru, Uganda, and Vietnam by PATH and national governments. …
Author: LaMontagne DS, Barge S, Nga TL, et al.
Published: 2011
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccines: WHO Position Paper
This article, published in the Weekly Epidemiological Record, is the first World Health Organization (WHO) position paper on vaccines against diseases caused by human papillomaviruses (HPV). It provides essential background information on HPV and …
Author: World Health Organization
Published: 2009
- Human Papillomavirus: What You Need to Know
This webcast features interviews and presentations from the March 21, 2006 "Human Papillomavirus: What You Need to Know" conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Topics include the epidemiology of human papillomavirus, cervical cancer prevention, and …
Author: The Society for Adolescent Medicine
Published: 2006
- Immunization Essentials: A Practical Field Guide
This 275-page manual is full of useful information and belongs on every immunization professional's bookshelf.
Author: US Agency for International Development
Published: 2004
- Immunization in Practice
This online manual covers all aspects of immunization program management.
Author: World Health Organization
Published: 2004
- Immunization Logistics and Supply Systems: From Vision to Action
This report summarizes workshops held in July 2010 by Project Optimize (a collaboration between PATH and the World Health Organization) in Washington, DC, and Seattle to engage stakeholders from a wide variety of organizations related to …
Author: PATH
Published: 2010
- Immunization Training
Educational materials for health care professionals according to standards developed for immunization service delivery in the UK.
Author: Health Protection Agency, UK
Published: 2008
- Immunization Training Partnership
This collaborative website provides a forum for sharing and exchanging information related to immunization training. The site posts upcoming training events, allows users to share documents for review, facilitates training materials dissemination, …
Author: World Health Organization
- Immunizing Children Against Haemophilus influenzae type b
Part of the "Training Resource Series," this training manual for vaccinators can be adapted for specific national programs. In addition to key technical content—including sections on using monovalent, quadrivalent, or pentavalent Hib vaccine …
Author: PATH
Published: 2006
- Immunizing Children Against Hepatitis B
Part of the "Training Resource Series," this unique training module was specially designed to be easy to adapt for specific national programs. In addition to key technical content—including sections on using monovalent, quadrivalent, or …
Author: PATH
Published: 2006
- Immunizing Children Against Japanese Encephalitis Using Inactivated, Mouse Brain-Derived JE Vaccine
This training module is designed for local adaptation and can be transformed into a guide for trainers as well as a comprehensive handbook for trainees.
Author: PATH
Published: 2007
- Immunizing Children Against Japanese Encephalitis Using SA 14-14-2 JE Vaccine
This training module is designed for local adaptation and can be transformed into a guide for trainers as well as a comprehensive handbook for trainees.
Author: PATH
Published: 2008
- Immunizing Children Using the SA 14-14-2 JE Vaccine
This slide presentation give an overview of immunizing using the SA 14-14-2 JE vaccine. The slide set can be adapted for individual use.
Author: PATH
Published: 2008
- Immunology Problem Sets and Tutorials
An online resource for learning immunology, including information on antibody structure, HIV/AIDS, and case studies.
Author: The Biology Project, University of Arizona
Published: 2002
- Implementing HPV Vaccination Programs: Practical Experience from PATH
From 2006 to 2011, PATH conducted demonstration projects in four low- and middle-income countries—India, Peru, Uganda, and Vietnam—to provide evidence for decision-making about public-sector introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) …
Author: PATH
Published: 2011
- Improved Cervical Cancer Prevention: Planning Now for a Better Future
This report documents an African regional conference on cervical cancer prevention held in September 2010 in Kampala, Uganda. Representatives from nine African countries met to share updates on cervical cancer vaccination and screening programs, and …
Author: PATH, Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Uganda, Uganda Ministry of Health
Published: 2010
- Improved Injection Practices After the Introduction of Treatment and Sterility Guidelines in Tanzania
From the journal of Tropical Medicine and International Health, this article follows a training program at health centers, observations included increased health worker knowledge and improved sterilization practices, along with reductions …
Author: Vos J, Gumodoka B, van Asten HA, et al.
Published: 1998
- Improving Immunization Through Supportive Supervision
This fact sheet describes PATH's training of 70 immunization program supervisors in Vietnam's Ha Tinh Province to use supportive supervision methods, leading to immediate and significant improvements in performance.
Author: PATH; National Expanded Program on Immunization, Vietnam
Published: 2007
- Increasing Access to Lifesaving Vaccines: PATH Closes the Immunization Gap Through Innovation and Collaboration
This fact sheet outlines PATH's work on vaccines and immunization. Topic areas include developing affordable vaccines, designing innovative vaccine technologies, and expanding uptake of existing vaccines. These efforts reduce the burden of malaria, …
Author: PATH
Published: 2011
- Increasing Hepatitis B Vaccine Coverage Rates by Implementing an Out-of-the-cold-chain Strategy
In areas such as Southeast Asia with a high incidence of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, the World Health Organization recommends a birth dose of the vaccine for all children. Hepatitis B vaccine is typically kept refrigerated, within …
Author: PATH; National Expanded Program on Immunization, Vietnam
Published: 2007
- Increasing Immunization Coverage at the Health Facility Level
This 41-page handbook offers practical guidance for understanding and addressing reasons for low coverage.
Author: World Health Organization and UNICEF
Published: 2002

