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

02/20/2026

πŸŽ‰ You’re Invited!
Join the IPA–ACS Launch Event for the "HPV VACs: Vaccinate Adolescents Against HPV Cancers" online course

Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 3:00 PM GMT

🌐 Online | Open to all | Free

All details β€” including how to enroll β€” will be revealed LIVE during the event!

πŸ‘‰ Reserve your spot today β€” don’t miss out!
πŸ”—https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Szinbd-dT8uXaVdiXYa59A #/registration

American Cancer Society

Growth monitoring is a cornerstone of pediatric care. This global study, covering 122 countries, examines national polic...
02/19/2026

Growth monitoring is a cornerstone of pediatric care. This global study, covering 122 countries, examines national policies and how they are implemented in everyday clinical practice.

Key findings:
βœ… 88% of countries have national growth monitoring guidance
βš–οΈ Weight is the most consistently measured indicator
πŸ“ˆ 86% use the WHO Child Growth Standards

Discover more insights in the full article:
πŸ”— https://jogh.org/2026/jogh-16-04034

Naveen Thacker Aman Pulungan UNICEF World Health Organization (WHO) Tampere University UNICEF Universitas Indonesia

02/19/2026

πŸŽ‰ You’re Invited!
Join the IPA–ACS Launch Event for the "HPV VACs: Vaccinate Adolescents Against HPV Cancers" online course

Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 3:00 PM GMT

🌐 Online | Open to all | Free

All details β€” including how to enroll β€” will be revealed LIVE during the event!

πŸ‘‰ Reserve your spot today β€” don’t miss out!
πŸ”—https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Szinbd-dT8uXaVdiXYa59A #/registration

American Cancer Society
Zambia Paediatric Association - ZPA

May this blessed month bring peace, compassion, and renewed hope to children and families around the world. Together, le...
02/18/2026

May this blessed month bring peace, compassion, and renewed hope to children and families around the world. Together, let us continue working toward a healthier future for every child, everywhere. πŸ’›
# Joseph S Haddad Naveen Thacker Carlos Alonso-Rivera

A future world without cervical cancer is within reach.The science is clear and the tools are available.Now is the time ...
02/18/2026

A future world without cervical cancer is within reach.
The science is clear and the tools are available.
Now is the time to mobilize healthcare professionals to ensure every girl is protected from cervical cancer, no matter where she lives.

Medical societies play a critical role in this effort. By shaping professional standards, fostering shared learning, and offering trusted clinical guidance, they help ensure the success of prevention efforts.

🌍 A global movement is gaining momentum. Medical societies from around the world are committing to strengthen cervical cancer prevention through collaboration and action.

πŸ‘‰ Join us on March 4 to learn more and be a part of this global movement.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Szinbd-dT8uXaVdiXYa59A

02/17/2026

πŸŽ‰ You’re Invited!
Join the IPA–ACS Launch Event for the "HPV VACs: Vaccinate Adolescents Against HPV Cancers" online course

Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 3:00 PM GMT

🌐 Online | Open to all | Free

All details β€” including how to enroll β€” will be revealed LIVE during the event!

πŸ‘‰ Reserve your spot today β€” don’t miss out!
πŸ”—https://lnkd.in/gE35sS22

American Cancer Society
Paediatric Society of Ghana

Join us for the IPA webinar 'Protecting Children from Mycotoxins in a Changing Climate' on February 24, 2025, from 1:30 ...
02/17/2026

Join us for the IPA webinar 'Protecting Children from Mycotoxins in a Changing Climate' on February 24, 2025, from 1:30 PM GMT.
πŸ“… Date: 24 February 2026
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM GMT
πŸ”— Register here:

https://bit.ly/4qK0pG1











02/16/2026

πŸŽ‰ You’re Invited!
Join the IPA–ACS Launch Event for the "HPV VACs: Vaccinate Adolescents Against HPV Cancers" online course

Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 3:00 PM GMT

🌐 Online | Open to all | Free

All details β€” including how to enroll β€” will be revealed LIVE during the event!

πŸ‘‰ Reserve your spot today β€” don’t miss out!
πŸ”—https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Szinbd-dT8uXaVdiXYa59A
American Cancer Society

02/15/2026

πŸŽ‰ You’re Invited!
Join the IPA–ACS Launch Event for the "HPV VACs: Vaccinate Adolescents Against HPV Cancers" online course

Date: 4 March 2026
Time: 3:00 PM GMT

🌐 Online | Open to all | Free

All details β€” including how to enroll β€” will be revealed LIVE during the event!

πŸ‘‰ Reserve your spot today β€” don’t miss out!
πŸ”—https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Szinbd-dT8uXaVdiXYa59A

Join us for the IPA webinar 'Oncological Emergencies for Pediatricians' on February 16, 2025, from 2:00 PM GMT.πŸ“… Date: 1...
02/11/2026

Join us for the IPA webinar 'Oncological Emergencies for Pediatricians' on February 16, 2025, from 2:00 PM GMT.
πŸ“… Date: 16 February 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM GMT
πŸ”— Register here:

https://bit.ly/4rusMZE







Join us for the IPA webinar 'The Stories We Tell: How Myths and Stigma Affect Children with Disabilities' on February 12...
02/07/2026

Join us for the IPA webinar 'The Stories We Tell: How Myths and Stigma Affect Children with Disabilities' on February 12, 2025, from 2:00 PM GMT.

πŸ“… Date: 12 February 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM GMT
πŸ”— Register here:

https://bit.ly/4atYCA3






Cervical cancer is almost completely preventable – yet far too many girls and women continue to be affected by this dise...
02/05/2026

Cervical cancer is almost completely preventable – yet far too many girls and women continue to be affected by this disease globally.

To address this challenge, the International Pediatric Association and the American Cancer Society are coming together with a common vision to strengthen cervical cancer prevention through healthcare provider activation. This global collaboration is aimed at building a future where protecting girls from cervical cancer is not the exception, but the rule.

πŸ‘‰ Join us to be a part of this global prevention effort.



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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.