To better connect with the global pediatric community and share updates on our work, the @AmerAcadPeds Global Health team is moving social media communications to LinkedIn. Join us on LinkedIn to stay connected: buff.ly/QqBPIsI

Dr Sithembiso Velaphi sees pediatric global health as noticing what’s unequal and choosing to act. As the @AmerAcadPeds SOGH newest #GlobalHealth Hero, he’s built lasting capacity through training, mentorship, and partnership, so children can thrive wherever they’re born.

Conflict has become a defining determinant of child health: over 520 million children live in conflict-affected areas. The @AmerAcadPeds new policy statement outlines the health impacts and the role of pediatricians in care and advocacy. Read more: buff.ly/UCD3VGF

Up to 90% of children with congenital heart defects in low-resource settings go undiagnosed. This #CongenitalHeartDefectAwarenessWeek, we're reflecting on progress made with our partners in Rwanda to strengthen CHD diagnosis and referral while also committing to the work ahead.

On #WorldCancerDay, we recognize that cancer outcomes are shaped by systems. Each year, 400,000 children are diagnosed worldwide. Survival exceeds 80% in high-income countries but drops below 30% in LMICs, reflecting gaps in timely, people-centered care. #GlobalHealth

Please join us in welcoming Nicolas Reese, MPH, Global Health Programs Specialist at @AmerAcadPeds Global Health! Nic supports ICATCH, immunization & vaccine hesitancy efforts, newborn care, and anti-tobacco advocacy. We’re excited to have him on the team!

This #NationalPediatricianDay, we thank pediatricians who lead our global efforts to improve child health across clinics, communities, classrooms, & humanitarian settings. As clinicians, mentors, and advocates, their work shapes healthier futures for all children. #GlobalHealth

It is disappointing that the US is withdrawing from @WHO. From eradicating smallpox to our partnership on Essential Newborn Care, WHO has saved millions of children's lives. We'll continue our critical work with pediatricians around the world to promote the health of all children

We're building stronger #NewbornCare systems in Uganda! @AmerAcadPeds #GlobalHealth is partnering with the Uganda Paediatrics Association & @LaerdalGH to strengthen Essential Newborn Care. Through #ENC training and #mentorship, we will improve provider skills & newborn outcomes.

What’s your global health story? 🌍 @AmerAcadPeds SOGH is accepting submissions for the Spring 2026 members newsletter, which reaches 1500+ readers. Submit 250–500 words to [email protected] by Friday, Jan 30. Include a title, name, credentials, affiliation, and optional images.

Please join us in welcoming Supri Sama to the @AmerAcadPeds Global Health team! Supri supports M&E, new program development, and operations across our global health portofolio. With an MPH in Epidemiology and Global Health, she brings a strong commitment to child health.

Findings from @AmerAcadPeds work in the Caribbean show that adapting Essential Care for Every Baby training to local context led to improved provider knowledge in this key area of newborn health. Technical expertise + local adaptation = better care at birth.

Early identification of developmental delay can change a child’s life. That's why @AmerAcadPeds and the Indonesian Pediatric Society are convening pediatric leaders across Indonesia to strengthen developmental surveillance and support for children and families!

🌍 Please join us in welcoming Bridget Curran, MPH to the @AmerAcad Peds Global Health team! As our new Coordinator for Global Programs, she’ll support work across immunization, newborn care, emergency response, and more. We’re thrilled to have her on board!

Our next @AmerAcadPeds SOGH #GlobalHealth Hero: Dr Brett Nelson. From conflict-affected Serbia to leading newborn care programs in Tanzania & Ghana, he’s trained thousands of providers—helping reduce neonatal deaths. 💡 “Remember that global health is a long-term commitment.”

Remote ENC training is strengthening newborn care. A study from 8 facilities in Bangladesh and Nigeria found a 25% increase in provider knowledge. This model pairs in-person learning and remote support and is a scalable way to improve newborn outcomes. 🔗 buff.ly/40YiJ14

🌍 Global Neonatal Advisory Committee Member Spotlight 🌍 Dr Monika Patil serves on @AmerAcadPeds Glo-NAC, helping shape strategies to improve newborn care worldwide. She supports ENC initiatives and is developing a guide for effective remote ENC facilitation. #GlobalHealth

Research from the DRC shows HBB-trained providers follow key resuscitation steps, but ventilation often starts after the Golden Minute. A median start of 347 seconds highlights opportunities to strengthen early ventilation through practice and support 🔗 buff.ly/HYx0xR1

🚀 New evidence from the @AmerAcadPeds EN-QI ECHO project! Neonatal-Perinatal fellows supporting HBS in #Ethiopia reported stronger mentorship, global collaboration, and QI skills. A low-cost, high-impact model for virtual global health training. 👉 buff.ly/Kiv0Xsb

Virtual, peer-led quality improvement resulted in improved delayed cord clamping in Ethiopia - from 7–72% at baseline to >90%. Read the results from @EPS_Pediatrics and @AmerAcadPeds Global Health in Pediatrics: 🔗 buff.ly/uJphDG6