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

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.

10/21/2025

Vaccination saves lives — protecting every child, every family, everywhere.

Wishing you a bright and joyful Diwali – from all of us at IPA
10/20/2025

Wishing you a bright and joyful Diwali – from all of us at IPA

10/17/2025

Measles vaccination is safe — it does not cause autism.
This is a tragedy we can and must prevent by ensuring every child is vaccinated.

Health is not a privilege, it is a human right. Every child deserves access to evidence based treatment.
10/17/2025

Health is not a privilege, it is a human right. Every child deserves access to evidence based treatment.

Statement on Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Care and Family Support
10/16/2025

Statement on Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Care and Family Support

Handwashing saves lives. On , we promote hygiene practices that protect children from infectious diseases. Naveen T...
10/15/2025

Handwashing saves lives. On ,
we promote hygiene practices that protect children from infectious diseases.
Naveen Thacker

When we vaccinate, we protect not just one child, but whole communities. Immunity is stronger when we stand together. ...
10/13/2025

When we vaccinate, we protect not just one child, but whole communities. Immunity is stronger when we stand together.

PROF. JOSEPH HADDADParticipating in the Annual Meeting of the Indonesian Pediatric Society in Malang, fostering collabor...
10/13/2025

PROF. JOSEPH HADDAD
Participating in the Annual Meeting of the Indonesian Pediatric Society in Malang, fostering collaboration and advancing efforts to improve child health.

Health Ministry Conference, Indonesia — insightful session by Prof. Joseph Haddad on Iron Deficiency and Safe Start of L...
10/11/2025

Health Ministry Conference, Indonesia — insightful session by Prof. Joseph Haddad on Iron Deficiency and Safe Start of Life.

The International Pediatric Association (IPA) publishes a position paper in pediatrics concluding that e-cigarettes are ...
10/10/2025

The International Pediatric Association (IPA) publishes a position paper in pediatrics concluding that e-cigarettes are not an effective harm reduction strategy for adults and pose a serious risk to ni****ne-naïve youth.
Let’s protect our young generation from ni****ne addiction.

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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.