Philippines Leverages Geospatial Data to Improve HPV Vaccination Coverage

• Philippine government agencies have launched an initiative to use geospatial mapping and data visualization to optimize HPV vaccination delivery for girls aged 9 to 14.
• The project aims to eliminate cervical cancer by identifying vaccination gaps through evidence-based planning.

Geospatial Tools and Implementation

• Developed by Jhpiego, the Department of Health (DOH), and the Department of Education (DepEd) under the HAPPI program.
• Utilizes school-based immunization data from 2015 to 2024 to create dashboards and heat maps.
• Features include visual tracking of first-dose coverage (HPV1), school participation rates, and an accessibility tool using isochrones to map public schools relative to health services.

Policy Implications and Next Steps

• Data will inform local and regional development plans, allowing officials to target resources toward areas with low coverage.
• DOH and DepEd are negotiating a memorandum of agreement to formalize cost-sharing and hosting responsibilities for the digital tools.
• Jhpiego will transition the project's GitHub repository to government agencies for further validation, technical review, and integration into national immunization efforts.