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Protect Europe. Vaccinating Europe to protect against HPV cancers

smartCARE and PROTECT-EUROPE Showcase Event

smartCARE and PROTECT-EUROPE Showcase Event

30.08.2024

Block your calendar for the day after the European Cancer Summit. The smartCARE & PROTECT-EUROPE Showcase Event will highlight lessons and opportunities from these two flagship EU4Health projects.

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Online Course: HPV Vaccines - From Prevention to Confidence Building

Online Course: HPV Vaccines - From Prevention to Confidence Building

26.07.2024

Registration is open for the new free online training course for healthcare professionals entitled 'HPV Vaccines - From Prevention to Confidence Building', developed with support from the Catalan Institute of Oncology. The course runs from 2 September to 3 November.

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PROTECT-EUROPE Masterclasses

PROTECT-EUROPE Masterclasses

26.07.2024

As part of the project's outputs, a series of ten masterclasses in HPV vaccination, based on the learnings from the project's Work Packages 2 and 3, will be delivered on a ‘hybrid’ basis. These masterclasses will focus on a variety of themes and topics, all connected with the project's aim of developing effective public health messaging on HPV vaccination aimed at young people and their parents or caregivers.

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The Third Project Newsletter is Out!

The Third Project Newsletter is Out!

20.06.2024

Discover the PROTECT-EUROPE project with the third issue of its newsletter!

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National survey: analysis of perceptions and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination in Romania

National survey: analysis of perceptions and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination in Romania

22.01.2024

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We Have Launched!

We Have Launched!

04.03.2024

On 4 March, HPV Awareness Day, we have lifted the veil on the next building block in the expanding PROTECT-EUROPE project.

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

31.01.2024

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!

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PROTECT-EUROPE Newsletter - Second Issue

PROTECT-EUROPE Newsletter - Second Issue

18.12.2023

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Launch of the HPV Policy Atlas

Launch of the HPV Policy Atlas

22.06.2023

New publication benchmarks European government policies regarding access to HPV prevention policies in 2023

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PROTECT-EUROPE’s Advisory Board

PROTECT-EUROPE’s Advisory Board

31.01.2024

Introducing the PROTECT-EUROPE Steering Committee and Advisory Board, a wide range of experts providing guidance and direction for the project.

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PROTECT-EUROPE’s Launch: Press Release

PROTECT-EUROPE’s Launch: Press Release

31.01.2024

A major and innovative two-year project to get more young people in Europe vaccinated against the often deadly human papilloma virus (HPV) is officially launched today.

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“We all want to prevent cancer. Rarely, however do we have a vaccine that will actually do that - and against multiple cancers - saving lives. It’s essential to do everything in our power to get that message across.”

- Alin Mituta, Renew Europe

PROTECT-EUROPE is an EU4Health Project that champions gender-neutral vaccination programme in EU Member States to provide protection for everyone against cancers caused by HPV e.g. cervical, anal, penile, vaginal, vulval and oropharyngeal. 

The project’s values-based framework defines the core values sitting at the heart of the project’s work

About the project

Contents & Support

Meetings and Events

10

Oct

PROTECT-EUROPE Masterclasses 6 & 7 - Let’s Talk HPV

10.10.2024

The sixth and seventh project masterclasses will be held on 10 October 2024, and will be dedicated to effective communication with parents and young adults on HPV infection and vaccination.

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21

Sep

Raising Awareness and Promoting Equity in Head and Neck Cancer Care

21.09.2024

As part of this year’s Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Week, the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) is proud to collaborate with the Make Sense Campaign in advocating for better access to cancer care across Europe.

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25

Jul

PROTECT-EUROPE Masterclass 5 - All You Need to Know About HPV Vaccine Safety

25.07.2024

The fifth project masterclass was held on 25 July 2024 and covered the science behind the vaccine, addressed common myths and misconceptions, and presented real-world data on its impact.

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08

Jul

Exploring a single-dose approach for HPV vaccination

08.07.2024

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17

Jun

Achieving Impact: Strategies for Running Effective HPV Vaccination Campaigns

17.06.2024

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28

May

Improving Access: What are the Optimal Settings for Delivering HPV Vaccination?

28.05.2024

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22

Apr

Breaking Barriers: Understanding HPV Epidemiology and Reaching Equity Through Gender-Neutral Vaccination

22.04.2024

Euuropean Immunisation Week 2024 runs from 21-27 April, and constitutes the backdrop to the first PROTECT-EUROPE masterclass.

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11

Apr

Round Table: “Perceptions and Attitudes Regarding HPV Vaccination in Romania – Challenges and Solutions”

11.04.2024

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04

Mar

International HPV Awareness Day

04.03.2024

Every 4 March is International HPV Awareness Day, a major opportunity to spread HPV awareness and help educate people on ways to protect themselves against the virus.

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26

Jan

PROTECT-EUROPE’s Kick-Off Meeting

26.01.2023

A major and innovative two-year project to get more young people in Europe vaccinated against the often deadly human papilloma virus (HPV) is officially launched today.

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30

Nov

Time to Accelerate: Action on Men and Cancer

30.11.2023

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PROTECT-EUROPE is supported by a diverse group of outstanding organisations from 16 countries.

Childhood Cancer International
European Society of Oncology Pharmacy
Karkinaki
Zveza slovenskih društev za boj proti raku
Y-Peer
Youth Health Organisation
Youth Cancer Europe
Wonca Europe
University College Cork
Universiteit Antwerpen
Think Young
Praksis
Mályvavirág Alapítvány
Loono
KBC Split
Irish Cancer Society
Institut Català d’Oncologia
IDIBELL
HPV Prevention and Control Board
Hellenic Society of Head and Neck Cancers
Fundaciò Clinic Barcelona
Fisabio Foundation
European Cancer Organisation
ESTRO
European Society for Sexual Medicine
European Head and Neck Society
East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support
Champalimaud Foundation
APAPR
Fondazione Veronesi
Romanian Football Federation
Pasykaf