Webinar Co-hosted by East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC)
This webinar will explore the pivotal role of advocacy in advancing HPV awareness and vaccination efforts across Africa. By leveraging innovative advocacy tools and community-driven initiatives, we aim to enhance efforts to prevent HPV and cervical cancer. The event brings together leading voices in HPV advocacy and public health, sharing insights and successful approaches to engage communities, influence policies, and increase HPV vaccination uptake.
The session will feature presentations from key advocacy champions:
Stecy Bosse – Youth Advocate for HPV, Kenya
A passionate youth leader, Stecy uses initiatives like the “STECY BOSSE 10KM HPV RUN” and the “FATHER-DAUGHTER CERVICAL CANCER CHARITY DANCE” to drive HPV awareness in her community.
Rita Mbeba – Country Director, Girl Effect Tanzania
Rita, a public health expert with 17+ years of experience, focuses on addressing adolescent health through social behavior change and human-centered design approaches.
Blain Berhane – Senior Program Manager, Girl Effect Ethiopia
Leading HPV demand generation programs in Ethiopia, Blain brings a strong background in youth health advocacy and program management.
Moderator:
Dr. Jones Kaponda Masiye – Manager for Non-Communicable Diseases, Food Security, and Nutrition, ECSA-HC
An expert in public health, Dr. Masiye has led significant efforts in NCD prevention and nutrition in the East, Central, and Southern Africa region.
The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session, providing an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the speakers and gain actionable insights on HPV advocacy and community mobilization.
Join us for this impactful discussion and learn how advocacy is shaping the fight against HPV across Africa!