#VaccinesWork, saving 1 billion children since 2000. @Gavi’s 2026–2030 plan aims to protect 500 million more, strengthen health systems, and ensure #GlobalHealth equity. Learn more: #ForOurFuture #HumanlyPossible

Congenital heart defects affect 1.3 million newborns yearly and are the leading cause of infant deaths from birth defects. 25% need surgery or intervention in their first year. Our Birth Defects ECHO with @RwandaPaeds is improving identification this #CHDAwareness Week.

We recently trained HealthFirst Sàrl staff in Switzerland on @WHO Essential Newborn Care 1 using ENCNow! online. Participants practiced life-saving skills and developed teaching techniques to train others. Are you interested in ENC 1 or ENC 2 training? Contact encnow@aap.org

Showcase your global health work! The @AmerAcadPeds Section on Global Health (SOGH) is accepting abstracts for the 2025 National Conference in Denver. Submit your research, program evaluation, QI project, case report, or advocacy project. More details here

On #WorldCancerDay, we stand #UnitedByUnique stories in the fight against childhood cancer. Survival shouldn’t depend on where a child is born, yet many lack access to diagnosis and treatment. Bridging this gap can save lives. #CloseTheCareGap #PediatricCancer #GlobalHealth

Language barriers impact pediatric care. Families deserve to understand and be understood. My Language, My Care by @FamilyVoices is a free, multilingual course teaching language access rights, with a certificate and toolkit included—all in just 3 hours.

The @AmerAcadPeds and @RwandaPaeds launched the Birth Defects ECHO series, uniting global pediatric experts to enhance prevention and care for birth defects. A vital step for healthier futures worldwide! #BirthDefectsAwarenessMonth #GlobalHealthPartnership #GlobalPediatrics

As January wraps up, we recognize #BirthDefectsAwareness Month! Check out the @AmerAcadPeds Birth Defects Resources webpage—a hub for clinicians to improve care continuity and support patients with birth defects across the lifespan. Explore now:

On #NationalPediatricianDay, we celebrate pediatricians worldwide who dedicate their lives to improving children’s health. From advancing immunization to neonatal care, your compassion and commitment inspire brighter futures. Thank you for all you do! #GlobalHealth #Pediatrics

For #NationalPediatricianDay tomorrow, the @AmerAcadPeds celebrates Dr Regina Rosa for her dedication to improving child health worldwide. From tackling malnutrition to advancing vaccines, her work creates brighter futures for children everywhere! #GlobalHealth

For #NationalPediatricianDay, we honor Dr Monika Patil for her work improving newborn survival in low-resource settings. Through @AmerAcadPeds, she’s trained providers, tested innovative neonatal equipment, and advanced care in Nepal, Tanzania, Malawi, and beyond. #GlobalHealth

For #NationalPediatricianDay on Tues., we honor Dr Reshma Shah for her dedication to early childhood development. Dr Shah collaborates with @AmerAcadPeds and @KenyaPaeds to empower pediatricians, advocate for #ECD policies, and shape brighter futures for children and families.

For #NationalPediatricianDay next week, the @AmerAcadPeds is honored to feature the work of Dr @SatoshiKamidani, who supports pediatric societies in Japan, the Philippines, & Albania to advance immunization through tailored workshops & vaccine education. #VaccinesWork

For #NationalPediatricianDay next week, we honor Dr Emily Ahn, a neonatologist dedicated to reducing neonatal mortality. With @AmerAcadPeds, she’s led ENC Now! classes globally, supported ENC transitions, & advanced neonatal care with programs like CRISP & iKMC. #GlobalHealth

In celebration of upcoming #NationalPediatricianDay, meet Dr Muluwork Tefera, a pediatric emergency specialist @AddisUniversity who works with @AmerAcadPeds to strengthen pediatric care in Ethiopia. Her life-saving work serves as an inspiration in #globalhealth.

For #NationalPediatricianDay next week, we're proud to spotlight Dr Tina Tan, a Pediatric Infectious Diseases physician and leader with the @AmerAcadPeds Global Immunization Project Advisory Committee. Her work improves child health worldwide and inspires us all! #VaccinesWork

The @AmerAcadPeds is seeking experts to join the editorial boards of @AAPJournals! Help shape the future of pediatric research and child health. Apply today: #AAPJournals #Pediatrics

Last chance to register! Join the AAP Council on Child Abuse and Neglect webinar tomorrow, Jan 9th, 12–1 PM EST to gain tools to support children affected by trafficking. 🩺 1 CME credit available! 🔗 Register: #ChildProtection #GlobalHealth

Immunization implementers: Share your experiences in an upcoming webinar series for the Vaccination Demand Hub with @USAID_MOMENTUM & @JSIhealth! Submit an abstract on your lessons learned/best practices to contribute to the Service Experience Toolkit:

#HappyNewYear from the @AmerAcadPeds Department of Global Health and Clinical Skills! Thank you to our partners and supporters for your dedication - we’re excited for new opportunities to advance global health and strengthen clinical skills in 2025. Here’s to a great year ahead!