As soon as we returned, I dove into work on the 2nd Stop Cervical Cancer in Africa Conference. On the 15th, we helped organize a press briefing at the Ministry of Health, in advance of the conference on the 21st – 22nd. Uganda's First Lady, Hon. Janet Museveni opened and closed the conference as the Chief Guest. The goal of the conference was to bring together policymakers, health professionals and advocates to discuss cervical cancer prevention and control, and specifically ways to accelerate access to the new HPV vaccines. We had good representation from around the continent, with Kenya's Minister of Health attending, as well as representatives from Nigeria and South Africa's Ministries. The country reports on current cervical cancer prevention were stark, highlighting the urgent need for greater attention to this preventable disease. Hopefully, GAVI will add HPV vaccines to their portfolio in the near future, putting the vaccine in reach of those who need it the most.

Press Briefing with Dr Mbonye, (Head of Repro Health Division, MOH), Hon Dr Richard Nduhura, (Minster of State for Health, General Duties), and Princess Nikky Onyeri


Ndere Troup performing at state dinner for delegates