Defeating HPV Together: Uniting for Awareness and Action

• Conference Objectives:

1. Increase awareness about HPV and its prevalence in Lebanon
2. Provide 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: CCCL General Manager and UICC Board Member 2020-2024, Mrs. Hana Chaar Choueib, and Medical Director, Dr. Hassan Solh

Keynote 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: medical wrap up, by Dr. Hassan Solh 

Further Announcements: recognition and launch of the screening program, by Mr. Imad Elhajje

Date: April 16

Time: 12:00 - 15:30 GMT, 15:00 - 17:30 Beirut time