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Questions and Answers
A question about whether WHO could offer technical support for surgical training prompted Dr. Dangou
of the WHO Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO) to remind attendees that if a country wants
technical support from WHO, the ministry of health must request the assistance, and should do so two
years in advance of the planned program. He mentioned that of the 46 member countries of
WHO/AFRO, only 5 had asked for assistance.
Dr. Jumaan commented that the World Bank supports regional efforts and has indicated interest in
supporting cancer programs. Dr. Dangou suggested that Dr. Parham and others interested in this topic
should write a one-page concept letter to the World Bank before leaving the conference.
8. Can African countries negotiate together to purchase HPV vaccine in bulk, perhaps through the
African Union?
A participant noted that this could work if the countries applying are all at the same stage in their
planning for vaccination programs.
PATH/Scott Wittet
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