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Towards a Switzerland Free of HPV-Related Cancers: Stakeholder Roadmap Now Online

On February 20, 2025, a stakeholder dialogue in Zurich brought together voices from public health, healthcare, cantonal authorities, civil society, and academia to explore how Switzerland can reduce the burden of HPV-related cancers. Guided by international strategies and expert input, the event used a collaborative policy sprint approach to define a shared roadmap for action.

Switzerland currently lacks a coordinated national strategy to eliminate HPV. The dialogue emphasized the urgent need - and opportunity - for Switzerland to catch up through a comprehensive national approach.

The resulting roadmap outlines five key "Fields of Action":

  1. Political Will and Governance: Build cross-level political momentum and establish HPV elimination as a national health priority, leveraging current parliamentary motions.
  2. Evidence-Based Planning: Use cost-effectiveness analyses, health impact modeling, and international benchmarking to inform strategy and strengthen advocacy.
  3. Data and Monitoring: Develop a centralized vaccination and screening registry and integrate HPV data into broader health information systems.
  4. Stakeholder Engagement: Formalize leadership and coordination through platforms such as the HPV Alliance and expand multi-sector collaboration, including public-private partnerships.
  5. Communication and Awareness Raising: Expand school-based education and vaccination programs, create unified messaging, and use personal stories and trusted voices to reach target groups effectively.

Explore the full roadmap!

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