Country Meeting: 

DAY 1 – Thursday, 23 November 2023

SESSION 1: INAUGURAL SESSION

• Welcome & Introduction
  Prof. Andrzej Nowakowski (Maria Sklodowska-Curie Institute of Oncology Center)
  Prof. Alex Vorsters (University of Antwerp) 
  (Video)

SESSION 2: HPV-RELATED CANCER BURDEN AND THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN POLAND
Chairs: Dr. Iwona Wrześniewska-Wal (Medical University of Lublin) & Prof. Margaret Stanley (University of Cambridge)

• History of HPV research in Poland: The legacy of Stefania Jabłonska
  Prof. Lidia Rudnicka (Medical University of Warsaw) – pre-recorded (Video)
• Cervical cancer and HPV related cancer disease burden; country-level overview
  Dr. Irmina Michałek (Polish Cancer Registry) (Video, Pdf)
• Organization of prevention and control programs within the Polish healthcare system
  Prof. Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz (National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene) (Video, Pdf)
• Q&A (Video)

SESSION 3A: HPV EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN POLAND
Chairs: Prof. Mario Poljak (University of Ljubljana) & Prof. Andrzej Nowakowski (Maria Sklodowska-Curie Institute of Oncology Center)

• Current status of planned HPV-based cervical screening in Poland
  Prof. Andrzej Nowakowski (Maria Sklodowska-Curie Institute of Oncology Center) (Video, Pdf)
• Standardization of procedures according to the Polish Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathophysiology
  Prof. Robert Jach (Polish Society of Colposcopy and Cervical pathology) (Video, Pdf)
• National Research Institute of Oncology’s Initiative: Free Training for Colposcopist in Cervical Cancer screening program
  Msc. Julia Jankun (The Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology) (Video, Pdf)
• Legal and administrative aspects to consider for organizing a cervical cancer screening program in Poland
  Dr. Artur Prusaczyk (Medical and Diagnostic Centre (MDC) (Video, Pdf)
• Q&A (Video)
• Desired characteristics of HPV tests for cervical cancer screening and clinical management
  Prof. Mario Poljak (University of Ljubljana) (Video, Pdf)

SESSION 3B: PANEL DISCUSSION ON CERVICL CANCER SCREENING: CURRENT CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM (FROM CAPTURE TO TREATMENT AND REPORTING)

• Panelists: (Video)
  Prof. Andrzej Nowakowski (Maria Sklodowska-Curie Institute of Oncology Center)
  Dr. Maciej Stukan (Pomeranian Hospitals)
  Prof. Mario Poljak (University of Ljubljana)
  Prof. Robert Jach (Polish Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology)
  Dr. Dorothy Machalek (University of New South Wales)
  Dr. Artur Prusaczyk (Medical and Diagnostic Centre (MDC))
  Prof. Mariusz Bidziński (National Cancer Institute) 

SESSION 4: OVERVIEW OF HPV-RELATED DISEASE PREVENTION IN POLAND
Chairs: Dr. Talia Malagón (McGill University) & Prof. Jan Kotarski (Medical University in Lublin)

• Challenges on implementation of HPV vaccination programme
  Prof. Ernest Kuchar (Polish Society of Vaccinology) – online (Video, Pdf)
• Overview of gynecological cancers associated with HPV in Poland
  Prof. Maciej Stukan (Pomeranian Hospitals) (Video, Pdf)
• Treatment of cervical cancer
  Prof. Mariusz Bidziński (National Cancer Institute) (Video, Pdf)
• Disease burden, screening and treatment of head and neck cancers in Poland
  Dr. Tomasz Szafarowski (Medical University of Warsaw) (Video, Pdf)
• Q&A (Video)

SESSION 5A: HPV VACCINATION IN POLAND: ORGANIZATION OF HPV VACCINATION PROGRAM IN POLAND
Chairs: Dr. Artur Prusaczyk (Medical and Diagnostic Centre (MDC)) & Dr. Dorothy Machalek (University of New South Wales)

• Update on HPV vaccination program in Poland ( introduction plan, delivery strategy, communication plan, reporting system) – Organization of the HPV Vaccination Programme in Poland
  Joanna Głażewska (Vice Director of the Department of Public Health of the Ministry of Health) (Video, Pdf)
• Lessons learned from HPV vaccination programs in other countries: Country example presentation
  UK – Dr. Cherstyn Hurley (UK Health Security Agency) – online (Video, Pdf)
  Ireland & Denmark – Prof. Alex Vorsters (University of Antwerp) (Video, Pdf)
• Q&A (Video)

KEYNOTE SESSION
Chairs: Dr. Artur Prusaczyk (Medical and Diagnostic Centre (MDC)) & Dr. Dorothy Machalek (University of New South Wales)

• Vaginal microbiome, cervical carcinogenesis, probiotics, and other agents 
  Prof. Mara Kyrgiou (Imperial College London) – online (Video, Pdf)
• Q&A
• The Role of Polish Gynaecologists in prevention of HPV-related cancer in Poland
  Prof. Piotr Sieroszewski (Medical University of Lodz, Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians) (Video, Pdf)
• Q&A

DAY 2 – Friday, November 24 2023

OPENING DAY 2

• Opening remarks

SESSION 5B: HPV VACCINATION PROGRAM IN POLAND
Chairs: Prof. Andrzej Nowakowski (Maria Sklodowska-Curie Institute of Oncology Center) & Dr. Sharon Hanley (University of Aberdeen)

• European Beating Cancer Plan: Pathway to HPV Elimination in Europe
  Prof. Daniel Kelly (European Cancer Organisation) – online (Video, Pdf)
• Current state of HPV vaccine confidence in Europe
  Greet Hendrickx (University of Antwerp) (Video, Pdf)
• Overcoming Challenges in HPV Vaccination: A Case Study from Wroclaw, Poland
  Dr. Kamila Ludwikowska (Wroclaw Medical University) (Video, Pdf)
• Reaching HPV vaccination goal through tailored communication interventions
  Siff Nielsen (WHO Europe) – Online (Video, Pdf)
• Q&A (Video)

SESSION 5C: PANEL DISCUSSION ON HPV VACCINATION: A WELL ORGANIZED HPV VACCINATION PROGRAM IN POLAND – WHAT SHALL WE DO?

• Panelists: (Video)
  Prof. Iwona Paradowska-Stankiewicz (National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene)
  Dr. Artur Prusaczyk (Medical and Diagnostic Centre (MDC))
  Prof. Daniel Kelly (European Cancer Organisation) – online
  Dr. Kamila Ludwikowska (Wroclaw University of Science and Technology)
  Dr. Sharon Hanley (University of Aberdeen)
  Dr. Dorothy Machalek (University of New South Wales)
  Prof. Andrzej Nowakowski (Maria Sklodowska-Curie Institute of Oncology Center)

How to ensure multi-sectoral coordination?, Planning, Communication for high-level stakeholders and community, Advocacy, Addressing Misinformation, Crisis plan and management, training of healthcare professionals

SESSION 6: ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION – PATIENT ADVOCAY GROUPS/IMPLEMENTATION STAKEHOLDERS

• Kwiat Kobiecosci – Dr. Ida Karpińska (Video, Pdf)

SESSION 7: BREAKOUT GROUPS (PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING)
Chairs: HPV Prevention and Control Board

2 topic-focused breakout groups

• Breakout Group 1: HPV Vaccination
  Chairs: Dr. Kamila Ludwikowska & Dr. Dorothy Machalek
• Breakout Group 2: Cervical Cancer Screening
  Chairs: Prof. Mario Poljak & Prof. Andrzej Nowakowski
• Plenary Feedback from the Groups 

SESSION 8: CONCLUSION
Chairs: Prof. Alex Vorsters & Prof. Andrzej Nowakowski

• Meeting Conclusion 
• Concluding remarks​
  (Pdf ,Video)