International Pediatric Association

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Every child deserves compassionate care—and nurses make it possible every day. IPA salutes nurses worldwide for their invaluable service, dedication and strength. #InternationalNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #NursesAreHeroes #HealthcareHeroes #ChildHealth #PediatricCare #GlobalHealth #IPA #EveryChildEveryAgeEverywhere

On World Thalassaemia Day, IPA honors the strength of patients, families, and healthcare professionals worldwide. Every child deserves a healthy start. Together, we can improve lives and create a thalassaemia-free future. #worldthalassaemia #GlobalHealth #childhealth #thalassemiaawareness #SafeBloodSavesLives

On this International Day of the Midwife, IPA value and honour the dedication, compassion, and skill of midwives who guide new life safely into the world. #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife #MidwivesMatter #SafeBirth #ChildHealth #NewbornCare #MaternalCare

Building trust in vaccines globally, IPA’s Vaccine Trust Project empowers experts to combat hesitancy and misinformation. Join the VTP course today—a free online course you can complete at your convenience, available in 7 languages. Register here: ipa-world.org/ipalmsv1/cms/a…

Children must be protected—everywhere, in every circumstance. We call on pediatricians and child health advocates worldwide to support a joint statement by IPA and ISSOP addressing the urgent risks of drone-enabled warfare on children and child protection systems. Your voice matters. Stand with us to safeguard children’s rights, safety, and future. 🔗 Read the full statement and add your support here: mailchi.mp/165d438835f0/l… @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra @Issopediatrics #ChildProtection #Pediatrics #GlobalHealth #ProtectChildren #HealthForAll

IPA’s Vaccines to Vaccination initiative, now continuing into its third year, is strengthening regional capacity, fostering collaboration with partners such as the World Health Organization and UNICEF, and empowering leaders to drive immunization efforts worldwide. With over 230 trainers capacitated across multiple regions, the initiative is advancing immunization leadership and supporting efforts to reach zero-dose children globally. @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra @WHO @UNICEFhealth #WorldImmunizationWeek #ipa #childhealth #everychildeverywhere #GlobalChildHealth

This World Immunization Week, we proudly celebrate the efforts of the International Pediatric Association (IPA) and the Pediatric Association of Liberia, with support from the Gates Foundation. So far, 70 Immunization Champions have been trained, with more champions set to join through upcoming regional workshops. Across Liberia, these champions are engaging caregivers, addressing vaccine hesitancy in rural communities and urban slums, and combating misinformation through advocacy and community outreach activities. Their efforts are strengthening trust in immunization and helping vulnerable children access accurate, lifesaving health information. Together, we are building trust, breaking myths, and ensuring no child is left behind. #WorldImmunizationWeek #ImmunizationForAll #VaccinesWork #IPA #Liberia #ImmunizationChampions #ChildHealth #HPVVaccination #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #HealthForAll #PreventProtectImmunize #CommunityImpact #EndVaccineMisinformation @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra @gatesfoundation

Every child deserves a future protected from vaccine-preventable diseases! This World Immunization Week, we celebrate the incredible efforts of IPA & Pediatric Association of Nigeria with support of Gates Foundation have trained 276 champions across Nigeria— Reaching communities, schools, caregivers, and religious leaders — even in displaced settings — with lifesaving vaccine advocacy. Through outreach, awareness campaigns, and partnerships, these champions are turning awareness into impact. Together, we are building trust, breaking myths, and ensuring no child is left behind. #WorldImmunizationWeek #ImmunizationForAll #VaccinesWork #PAN #IPA ImmunizationChampions ChildHealth HPVVaccination VaccinesSaveLives PublicHealth Nigeria HealthForAll PreventProtectImmunize CommunityImpact EndVaccineMisinformation @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra @pan_ngr @gatesfoundation

This World Immunization Week 🌍 Listen to @HaddadProfhadad ,President, International Pediatric Association Building a healthier future for every child, every age, everywhere

This World Immunization Week, IPA proudly highlights Ghana as one of the 6 countries of IPA Immunization Advocacy Project in collaboration with the Pediatric Society of Ghana with support from the Gates Foundation. The project works to strengthen vaccine confidence, support new vaccine introduction, address vaccine hesitancy, and promote policies that ensure equitable access to immunization for all. We have trained 115 Immunization Champions to work for every child, every age, everywhere! #WorldImmunizationWeek #ImmunizationForAll #VaccinesWork #IPA #GatesFoundation #VaccineConfidence #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #Ghana #EveryChildEveryAgeEverywhere @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra @gatesfoundation @paedsociety_gh

As we celebrate the World Immunization Week (24–30 April), the International Pediatric Association is proud to share one of it's many Immunization Initiative, "The HPV VACs Course: Vaccinating Adolescents against HPV Cancers" — A Global Initiative Promoting HPV Vaccination as a Powerful Tool for Cancer Prevention. This course will empower pediatricians and healthcare professionals with science-based guidance, practical communication strategies, and essential tools to strengthen HPV vaccination uptake worldwide. 👉 Enroll in the free Online IPA–ACS HPV Course and share this opportunity with your colleagues and networks. 🔗 Register here: ipa-world.org/ipalmsv2/regis… #WorldImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork #HPVVaccination #CancerPrevention #HPVVACs Pediatrics(global health) @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra @AmericanCancer

Join us for the IPA webinar " "Advancing Genetic Diagnostics Through Newborn Screening: Current Progress and Future Directions" 📅Date: 05 May 2026 🕐Time: 2:00 PM GMT 🔗Register here: bit.ly/4cq6Qcp #IPAUpdates #pediatricians #webinar #EveryChildEverywhere #GlobalHealth

Join us for the IPA webinar:“Centering strengths and Reframing Risks in Provider-Teen Communication” Date: 21th April 2026, from 3:00 PM GMT Registration link: bit.ly/48G4N2E #IPAUpdates #IPAWebinar #pediatrician #GlobalChildHealth #everychildeverywhere

IPA ToT: Vaccines to Vaccination | Uganda | 9–10 April 2026 The workshop concluded successfully after two days of learning, collaboration, and capacity building. Together, we continue advancing immunization for Every Child Every Age Everywhere. @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra #ipa #v2v

IPA ToT: Vaccines to Vaccination | Uganda | 9–10 April 2026 A wonderful wrap-up of Day 1 with an incredible group of participants and faculty Two days dedicated to learning, sharing experiences, and strengthening capacity to drive immunization impact forward. Together, we are building a healthier future for Every Child Every Age Everywhere.

Healthy children build healthy futures. On #WorldHealthDay, we highlight the importance of universal access to pediatric care. #HealthForAll #Pediatrics. @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra

116 years of caring for children. One mission that remains unchanged: building a safer, healthier, and more peaceful world for Every Child, Every Age, Everywhere. In a world where conflict continues to steal childhoods, our voice remains strong for their future. @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra #IPA #116years #childhealth #Pediatric #everychildeverywhere

May the hope and joy of Easter fill your heart with renewed faith and blessings #Easter2026 #HappyEaster #EasterGreetings #IPA #Everychildeverywhere @HaddadProfhadad @naveenthacker @neuro_pediatra