International Pediatric Association

International Pediatric Association The International Pediatric Association (IPA) was formed in Paris in 1910 by a group of European pediatricians

IPA VALUES

Excellence of knowledge and expertise in child health: Pediatricians will be leaders in defining and creating a sound body of scientific and practical knowledge concerning child health. Evidence based action: Pediatricians will incorporate best practices validated by evidenced based studies into all their professional activities. Prevention as well as treatment: Pediatricians will emphasize prevention of disease and ill health, as well as care for illness which has not been prevented. Service: Pediatricians will deliver the best possible preventative and curative services for children, and will strive for the necessary facilities to provide these services. Education: Pediatricians will design and implement education and training programs for pediatricians and other child health personnel, basing these programs on the needs of their populations and the best evidence based information. Partnership: Pediatricians will seek out and work with other partners in maternal and child health, including their government ministries of health, United Nations agencies at country and global levels, and donors. Advocacy: Pediatricians will promote health for all children from birth through adolescence, and will advocate for the right of every newborn, child, and adolescent to health and well being. Collegiality: Pediatricians will be global citizens, collaborating locally and internationally with their colleagues in pediatrics and child health

Past International Pediatric Congresses:
2010 Johannesburg
2007 Athens
2004 Cancun
2001 Beijing
1998 Amsterdam
1995 Cairo
1992 Rio de Janeiro
1989 Paris
1986 Honolulu
1983 Manila
1980 Barcelona
1977 Delhi
1974 Buenos Aires
1971 Vienna
1968 Mexico City
1965 Tokyo
1962 Lisbon
1959 Montreal
1956 Copenhagen
1953 Havana
1950 Zurich
1947 New York
1937 Rome
1933 London
1930 Stockholm
1912 Paris

Healthy children build healthy futures. On , we highlight the importance of universal access to pediatric care. Joseph ...
04/07/2026

Healthy children build healthy futures. On ,
we highlight the importance of universal access to pediatric care.
Joseph S Haddad Naveen Thacker

04/06/2026

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. Joseph S Haddad Naveen Thacker

May the hope and joy of Easter fill your heart with renewed faith and blessings
04/05/2026

May the hope and joy of Easter fill your heart with renewed faith and blessings

We are pleased to invite you to the third webinar in a five-part global webinar series on the implementation of the Worl...
04/03/2026

We are pleased to invite you to the third webinar in a five-part global webinar series on the implementation of the World Patient Safety Day Goals for safe care for every newborn and every child.

Webinar 3: “Improve Diagnostic Safety”
Thursday, 9 April 2026
14:00–15:30 CET
Online

👉 Register for the webinar here: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NXnDEBfoQua8gyeKAGrP7g

World Health Organization (WHO)

Join us for the IPA webinar " “SAFER BIRTHS BUNDLE OF CARE: Reducing maternal and newborn deaths in Tanzania” "📅Date: 1...
04/03/2026

Join us for the IPA webinar " “SAFER BIRTHS BUNDLE OF CARE: Reducing maternal and newborn deaths in Tanzania” "

📅Date: 14 APRIL 2026
🕐Time: 2:00 PM GMT

🔗Register here: https://bit.ly/3Qe8oyA

Healthy children build healthy futures. On , we highlight the importance of universal access to pediatric care. ...
04/02/2026

Healthy children build healthy futures. On ,
we highlight the importance of universal access to pediatric care.
Joseph S Haddad Naveen Thacker

Closing the session with a diverse and dedicated group from across Asia, united in advancing vaccines to vaccination and...
03/31/2026

Closing the session with a diverse and dedicated group from across Asia, united in advancing vaccines to vaccination and improving capacity for stronger outcomes. Appreciation to the teams from Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand, and Bangladesh. Naveen Thacker Joseph S Haddad

Wrap- Up of Day 1 of the IPA V2V Workshop. Great Energy, insightful discussion. Faculties and Participants from differen...
03/28/2026

Wrap- Up of Day 1 of the IPA V2V Workshop.

Great Energy, insightful discussion. Faculties and Participants from different countries coming together to strengthen immunization efforts Naveen Thacker Joseph S Haddad

Expert insights from Dr. Madhava Ram Balakrishnan, Dr. Balwinder Chawla, Dr. Riad Mahmud and Dr. Hasanul Mahmud on Immun...
03/28/2026

Expert insights from Dr. Madhava Ram Balakrishnan, Dr. Balwinder Chawla, Dr. Riad Mahmud and Dr. Hasanul Mahmud on Immunization Information Systems and Vaccine Safety session held in Bangkok 28th of March for the IPA Vaccine to Vaccination (TOT) Workshop Naveen Thacker Joseph S Haddad

Building the Trust in Uncertain Times: Effective Health Communication Amid Misinformation – an insightful session led by...
03/28/2026

Building the Trust in Uncertain Times: Effective Health Communication Amid Misinformation – an insightful session led by Naveen Thacker , Executive Director, IPA and Madhumita Singh , Program Consultant, IPA. Exploring strategies to strengthen public trust and address health misinformation effectively

Thankful for our esteemed faculties, Dr Jurai Wongsawat, Dr Alemnew Dagnew, Dr Wanatpreeya Phongsamart who delivered in...
03/28/2026

Thankful for our esteemed faculties, Dr Jurai Wongsawat, Dr Alemnew Dagnew, Dr Wanatpreeya Phongsamart who delivered insightful sessions on vaccine science and innovation, and enhanced understanding of vaccinology concepts relevant to immunization. Naveen Thacker Joseph S Haddad

03/28/2026

The IPA Vaccine to Vaccination (TOT) Workshop commenced today 28th March in Bangkok with opening remarks by Dr
Naveen Thacker Executive Director (IPA) , President, Paediatric Society of Thailand and , Past President, Paediatric Society of Thailand . A great start to two days of insightful discussions and meaningful engagement.

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IPA: working for every child, every age, everywhere.

The International Pediatric Association (IPA) exists to create a world where all children, regardless of age, location or family situation can live healthy lives.

For over 100 years, IPA has been the only global body representing the professional societies of pediatricians. We connect pediatricians from all over the world to lead improvements in child and adolescent health and rights. Since our foundation in 1910 we have become a globally respected voice in the international health community. IPA advocates globally, nationally and locally for high quality, evidence-based and child-centred pediatric care. We are a respected partner of WHO and UNICEF and provide global leadership on emerging child health issues through our work with leading global health players.

IPA represents pediatricians from over 149 countries in over 164 member societies, enabling them to work together to improve the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of all children, from birth through adolescence. We represent over a million pediatricians saving the lives and improving the health of more than a billion children.