Defeating HPV Together: Uniting for Awareness and Action

• Conference Objectives:

1. Increase awareness about HPV and its prevalence in Lebanon;
2. Updates on the WHO achievements on the strategy of eliminating Cervical Cancer regionally, locally  and globally;
3. Educate healthcare professionals, researchers, and the public about HPV transmission, symptoms, and complications;
4. Share the latest recommendations, research and developments in HPV prevention, diagnostics, and treatment;
5. Promote collaboration among stakeholders to strengthen HPV prevention and control programs;
6. Highlight the role of HPV program at CCCL and the available awareness sessions and activities.

• Conference Outcomes:

The conference seeks to achieve the following outcomes:

1. Increase awareness and knowledge about HPV among diverse stakeholders;
2. Dissemination of up-to-date research findings and evidence-based practices;
3. Networking opportunities to foster collaboration and partnerships;
4. Development of actionable strategies to improve HPV prevention and management efforts.

• Program:

Opening Speech

Key note speaker: Lebanese Ministry of Public Health   

Panel 1 Theme: HPV and Cancer Prevention: Research and Implementation"

1. HPV-Related Cancers: Current Trends and Projections: An overview of the burden of HPV-related cancers globally and the impact of prevention efforts .
2. Cervical Cancer Screening and Early Detection: Discussing the latest advancements in cervical cancer screening technologies and their role in early detection.
3. HPV and Comprehensive Cancer Control: Integrating HPV prevention into comprehensive cancer control programs for a holistic approach.
4. The Role of Public Policy in HPV Prevention: Analyzing the impact of policy decisions on HPV prevention efforts and advocating for evidence-based practices 

Panel 2 Theme: "HPV Vaccination: Challenges and Innovations" 

1. Current Landscape of HPV Vaccination Programs In the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A global overview of the status of HPV vaccination initiatives, highlighting successes and challenges in different regions.
2. Addressing Barriers to HPV Vaccination Uptake: Exploring the barriers preventing optimal HPV vaccine coverage and discussing strategies to increase vaccination rates.
3. Success Stories: of CCCL HPV Vaccination Campaigns: Showcasing achievements and barriers to campaigns and their key strategies for high vaccine uptake.
4. HPV Gender neutral vaccine is it a need or an addition.

Closing Speech and further announcements