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Targeted HPV MAC Support’ in JigJiga woreda, Somali region

Fafen Zone -Somali Region – Ethiopia

Program Overview

Program Goal
Improve demand generation of HPV vaccination coverage in JigJiga City, Somali Region

location:-

Fafen Zones Somali Region, Ethiopia

City :-

Jigjiga

Duration:-

08 November 2024 – 28 February 2025

Donor :-

Girl Effect/JSI

Target :-

100,000 Beneficiaries

Reached :-

98, 421 individuals (54,463 women and 43,958 men)

Total Budget:-

USD 22,281.38

Thematic Area:-

Health and Nutrition

Achievements / Results

  1. Vaccination Coverage:
    • Successfully vaccinated 1,330 girls, achieving 98% of the target population of 1,335 girls.
  2. School Engagement:
    • Established 5 Yegna School Mini Media Clubs, reaching 6,415 students (2,988 girls and 3,247 boys) through school club events. Each club had 50 members, with 70% being girls, and was equipped with Mini media tools.
  3. Community Mobilization:
    • Reached 98,421 community members (54,463 women and 43,958 men) through mass awareness campaigns.
  4. Household Outreach:
    • Engaged 6,534 beneficiaries (4,989 women and 1,545 men) across 10 kebeles through door-to-door mobilization, addressing vaccine concerns and promoting acceptance.
  5. Training and Capacity Building:
    • Trained 17 school facilitators (15 men, 2 women) and conducted orientation for 23 Health Extension Workers (HEWs), Community Health Workers (CHWs), and mobilizers.

      The Targeted HPV MAC Support program, implemented by CAAP in collaboration with GE-JSI, focuses on preventing cervical cancer by increasing HPV vaccine uptake among girls aged 9–14 in JigJiga City. Through a combination of school-based programs, community mobilization, and door-to-door engagement, the program successfully promoted vaccine uptake. The use of culturally relevant strategies ensured the active involvement of parents, schools, and community leaders in addressing health barriers and encouraging vaccination.

Partners & Stakeholders

  • Somali Regional State Bureau of Finance, and
  • Bureau of Health

Impact

The program significantly improved HPV vaccine awareness and coverage in JigJiga City, reaching 14,337 beneficiaries (9,337 women and 5,000 men) with trainings, vaccinations, HPV vaccine awareness, and school events. Community outreach efforts reached 98,421 individuals, addressing vaccine hesitancy and fostering acceptance. The initiative demonstrated the effectiveness of peer-led programs, culturally sensitive messaging, and community-driven approaches, laying the groundwork for future immunization campaigns and improved public health outcomes.

Resources

IEC, IR,HPV Photos

Contact Information

  • Program Manager / Focal Person: Ahmed M. Tahir 
    Email: program.manager@caapeth.org,
    Organization Address: JigJiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia
    Website: https://caapeth.org
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