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HPV Uncovered: HPV knows no gender

Dr. Elizabeth Nkhi | Clinical
HPV is not exclusively a female disease and that males experience significant burdens of HPV-related cancers including oropharyngeal, anal, and penile cancers, as well as genital warts.

Topic / Title of the Talk HPV Uncovered: HPV knows no gender
Field of Medicine Public Health
Length of the Talk 62 Mins
CPD Accreditation No. MDB015/MPDP/070/2024
Category of the Talk Subject review or overview
CPD Type Clinical
Languages (Translations) & Subtitles Not Translated
Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Nkhi
Talk Description
This webinar explores the burden of human papillomavirus (HPV), the types associated with cancer and genital warts, and the role of vaccination in preventing HPV-related disease in females and males. The session will highlight the WHO cervical cancer elimination targets and examine why boys and men should be included in HPV prevention efforts. Attendees will gain practical insight into available vaccine options, target groups and dosing schedules. Vaccine safety, common side effects and efficacy will also be discussed, equipping healthcare professionals to address concerns, strengthen counselling and identify vaccination opportunities in routine practice.





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