| 10:05 a.m. | Welcome Remarks Dr. Carlos Espinal
Director, Global Health Consortium, Florida International University (FIU), USA Dr. Mauricio Maza
Regional Advisor for Cancer Prevention and Control, PAHO/WHO, USA |
| 10:15 a.m. | Overview of Cervical Cancer: Global Situation and Situation in the Americas Moderator Dr. Mauricio Maza
Regional Advisor for Cancer Prevention and Control, PAHO/WHO, USA Current Situation of Cervical Cancer Presenter Dr. Mauricio Maza
Regional Advisor for Cancer Prevention and Control, PAHO/WHO, USA |
| 10:40 a.m. | Vaccination, Screening, and Treatment Rates Moderator Dr. Mauricio Maza
Regional Advisor for Cancer Prevention and Control, PAHO/WHO, USA Panel Dr. Carla Domingues
Former Chief, National Immunization Program, Ministry of Health, Brazil Dr. Raúl Murillo
Director, Xaverian Oncology Center, San Ignacio University Hospital, Colombia Dr. Sebastián Ospina Henao
Medical Coordinator, Medical Sciences Research Institute (IICIMED), Costa Rica |
| 11:30 a.m. | Country Experiences Moderators Dr. Ricardo Rodríguez Buño
Advisor, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, PAHO, Honduras Dr. Mauricio Maza
Regional Advisor for Cancer Prevention and Control, PAHO/WHO, USA Panel Communication Campaign for Cervical Cancer in Chile
Dr. Gina Merino
Cervical cancer and breast cancer, Ministry of Health, Chile Introduction of HPV Vaccination in Antigua y Barbuda
Dr. Cherrie Tulloch
Cervical Cancer Task Force, Antigua and Barbuda Introduction of HPV Testing in Paraguay
Dr. Alicia Pomata
Director, National Cancer Control Program, Ministry of Health, Paraguay Introduction of Self-Sampling in Guatemala
Claudia Camel
Reproductive Health Program. Ministry of Health, Guatemala Adoption of HPV Screen and Treat Strategy in El Salvador
Karla Polio
Researcher, Non-Communicable Diseases-Cancer, Ministry of Health, El Salvador Challenges of HPV Vaccination and Screening in Mexico
Alejandra Armengol
Director, Women Cancer, Secretary of Health, Government of Mexico, Mexico Discussion |
| 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:00 p.m. | Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy Format Moderators Dr. Anna Cabanes
Global Cancer Epidemiologist, Cancer Control Advocate, Co-Founder of ONCONECTA, USA Dr. Mauricio Maza
Regional Advisor for Cancer Prevention and Control, PAHO/WHO, USA
Discussion The main priorities of the strategy for the elimination of cervical cancer can be grouped into four main pillars. The first three correspond to each of the pillars of elimination, and the fourth would include the enabling elements. For review and discussion:
1. Primary and secondary prevention through awareness, information, education, and HPV vaccination.
2. Early detection of cervical cancer through screening programs and treatment of precancerous lesions.
3. Access to cervical cancer diagnosis, advanced cancer treatments, rehabilitation, and palliative care.
4. Establish leadership and create the systems to drive the implementation of the elimination strategy effectively, as well as monitor progress.
5. Process for developing the strategy. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Coffee Break
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| 4:00 p.m. | Breakout Groups Moderators Dr. Vhania Batista
National Consultant for Non-Communicable Diseases, Risk Factors, and Mental Health, PAHO/WHO Office, Dominican Republic Dr. Ricardo Rodríguez Buño
Advisor, Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, PAHO, Honduras Dr. Gemma Chery
Country Program Specialist, Antigua and Barbuda, PAHO/WHO Office, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Dr. Taraleen Malcolm
Consultant, Sustainable Development and Environmental Health, PAHO/WHO Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Dr. Mauricio Maza
Regional Advisor for Cancer Prevention and Control, PAHO/WHO, USA Countries will discuss the implementation of cervical cancer elimination strategies, identify human and other resource needs, and set a timeline for planning, developing, and disseminating the strategy. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Group Discussion |
| 5:45 | Closing Remarks |
| 6:00 p.m. | Meeting Adjourned |
