Addressing Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccination Disparities in Underserved Communities of Kenya

Kenya, located in the East African region, grapples with numerous challenges within its healthcare sector. The accessibility and availability of sexual and reproductive healthcare services, particularly in underserved areas, remain areas in urgent need of development and improvement.

This policy report is dedicated to shedding light on the extent of accessibility of HPV vaccination in rural Kenya, providing information on cervical cancer, and spotlighting the struggles of women and young girls residing in marginalized regions of Kenya regarding the dissemination of healthcare services. It aims to identify the factors contributing to the low uptake of HPV vaccination among women, girls, and even boys in rural Kenya, as well as to assess people's knowledge and perceptions regarding the vaccine and cervical cancer.

Read the full brief here.