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

Today we share the inspiring words of the IPA President Elect-Dr. Carlos Alonso-Rivera, a call to strengthen care and co...
11/09/2025

Today we share the inspiring words of the IPA President Elect-Dr. Carlos Alonso-Rivera, a call to strengthen care and compassion for preterm babies everywhere. đź’ś

for Every Child, Every Age, Everywhere

Countdown to – 17th Nov starts today!“A better start of life begins with prevention of prematurity.” – IPA President –...
11/08/2025

Countdown to – 17th Nov starts today!

“A better start of life begins with prevention of prematurity.” – IPA President – Prof. Joseph Haddad

IPA for Every Child, Every Age, Everywhere

Join us for the IPA webinar 'No Child Left BehindRole of pediatricians in Childhood Cancer' on November 26, 2025 from 8:...
11/07/2025

Join us for the IPA webinar 'No Child Left Behind
Role of pediatricians in Childhood Cancer' on November 26, 2025 from 8:00 AM GMT.

đź“… Date: November 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00-10:00 AM GMT

đź”— Register here:

https://bit.ly/48Z1PYc


Join us for the IPA Webinar 'Surfactant: Addressing The Unmet Life Saving Potential in LRS' on November 17, 2025, from 0...
11/06/2025

Join us for the IPA Webinar 'Surfactant: Addressing The Unmet Life Saving Potential in LRS' on November 17, 2025, from 02:00 PM UTC

đź“… Date: November 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 02:00 PM GMT

đź”— Register here: https://bit.ly/3Liz8vH

Join us for the IPA webinar 'No Child Left BehindRole of pediatricians in Childhood Cancer' on November 26, 2025, from 0...
11/05/2025

Join us for the IPA webinar 'No Child Left Behind
Role of pediatricians in Childhood Cancer' on November 26, 2025, from 08:00 AM GMT.

đź“… Date: November 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00-10:00 AM GMT

đź”— Register here:
https://bit.ly/48Z1PYc


Join us for the IPA Webinar 'From Scarce to Sophisticated: Navigating Pediatric Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial...
11/05/2025

Join us for the IPA Webinar 'From Scarce to Sophisticated: Navigating Pediatric Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Across Global Regions' on November 24, 2025, from 02:00 PM GMT.

đź“… Date: November 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 02:00 PM UTC

đź”— Register here: https://shorturl.at/EiwBE

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious breathing illness in infants, especially those 3–6 months old. Let’s...
11/05/2025

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause serious breathing illness in infants, especially those 3–6 months old. Let’s keep our safe.

for Every Child Every Age Everywhere

We are delighted to announce the release of IPA Newsletter Year 2025 Vol 19 Issue 2, now available in English!This issue...
10/31/2025

We are delighted to announce the release of IPA Newsletter Year 2025 Vol 19 Issue 2, now available in English!

This issue highlights the incredible work carried out across the IPA community. From impactful global initiatives to insightful Programme Area webinars—catch up on everything we’ve achieved together!

Plus, don’t miss the exciting lineup of events hosted by our member societies in the coming year!

Dive into the “Regional Activity Recap”, where Pediatric Societies from around the world and International Subspecialty Societies report on their inspiring efforts.

Click the links below to read the full newsletter:
https://bit.ly/3JfcvHQ





Meet Our Program Area Coordinators & Sub-Coordinators!The powerhouse team driving IPA programs forward. IPA is proud to...
10/28/2025

Meet Our Program Area Coordinators & Sub-Coordinators!

The powerhouse team driving IPA programs forward. IPA is proud to introduce the talented individuals who make it all possible

Ending polio is possible when we act together. Join the fight to end polio and let us work to protect Every Child. Every...
10/24/2025

Ending polio is possible when we act together. Join the fight to end polio and let us work to protect Every Child. Every Age. Everywhere

Ending polio is possible when we act together. Join the fight to end polio and let us work to protect Every Child. Every...
10/24/2025

Ending polio is possible when we act together. Join the fight to end polio and let us work to protect Every Child. Every Age. Everywhere

Let’s fight vaccine misinformation with Facts!The IPA Vaccine Trust Course is available online, free, and in 7 languages...
10/21/2025

Let’s fight vaccine misinformation with Facts!
The IPA Vaccine Trust Course is available online, free, and in 7 languages. With 8,700+ registrations from 157 countries, join a global movement for vaccine confidence.

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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.