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3 June 2008
WHO Launches HPV Vaccine Community of Practice
Join a global video conference and discussion on HPV vaccine uptake
ANNOUNCEMENT
Join the HPV Vaccine Global Community for a
Global Videoconference Followed by Interactive Discussions

Can we prevent cervical cancer around the world through vaccination?
Sharing knowledge to influence practice and solve service delivery challenges.

GLOBAL VIDEOCONFERENCE
16 June 2008, 1500 (Geneva time, GMT +1)
Participate in person (Geneva, Cincinnati, Washington DC, Copenhagen, Rabat, Harare, Abuja)
or by webcast

OBJECTIVES
1.    To link health professionals, policy makers, and individuals around the world to share their knowledge, experience and insights to enhance access to and delivery of HPV vaccines.
2.    To inform WHO policy decisions regarding HPV vaccines.
3.    To create technical briefing papers that can be used to educate and advocate for the introduction and successful delivery of HPV vaccines.

ON-LINE INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS
17 June through 4 July 2008

1.    Integrating HPV vaccination into current or planned cancer control programs.
2.    Prioritizing cervical cancer control strategies where budgets are limited.
3.    Overcoming social, cultural, and political barriers to ensure HPV vaccine access and delivery.


To join global videoconference and participate in discussions register at:
http://hpv-vaccines.net
More information will be sent to you after registration