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The Communication Initiative
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Programme

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HPV is a common infection: over three quarters of sexually active women are estimated to be infected at least once in their lifetimes. Persistent infection with oncogenic HPV types can cause cervical cancer in women and anogenital cancers in both sexes. HPV vaccines have been developed and are being licensed in many countries in the WHO European Region. Policy-makers and programme managers need to take a position on the target groups for vaccination and if and how HPV vaccines will be integrated into existing or new screening programmes in order to guarantee the maximum impact. This document sets out the strategic principles for decision-making and can be used to facilitate the process.