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":
- Political Will and Governance: Build cross-level political momentum and establish HPV elimination as a national health priority, leveraging current parliamentary motions.
- Evidence-Based Planning: Use cost-effectiveness analyses, health impact modeling, and international benchmarking to inform strategy and strengthen advocacy.
- Data and Monitoring: Develop a centralized vaccination and screening registry and integrate HPV data into broader health information systems.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Formalize leadership and coordination through platforms such as the HPV Alliance and expand multi-sector collaboration, including public-private partnerships.
- 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!