WSPID Podcast

In this episode of the WSPID Podcast, we explore the emerging understanding of neurotropic dengue virus, its neurological manifestations, and the implications for clinicians working in resource-limited settings.

Dr Nina Dwi Putri, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at Universitas Indonesia and leader of multiple vaccine and infectious disease research initiatives, discusses her work on neurotropic dengue virus and the challenges of diagnosing and managing neurological dengue.

This episode highlights how advances in dengue research can inform clinical practice and improve outcomes for children affected by severe and atypical manifestations of dengue infection.

This interview was recorded during WSPID 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

This activity is supported by an Educational Grant from Takeda.

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of WSPID or the educational grant supporter. The content is intended to provide independent scientific and clinical perspectives.

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The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases societies dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases in children worldwide.

In this episode of the WSPID Podcast, we discuss the latest evidence on the efficacy, safety, and long-term protection provided by TAK-003 (Qdenga®) in children living in dengue-endemic regions.

Dr Ian Escudero, Medical Director in Clinical Development at Takeda Vaccines and clinical lead of the DEN-301 booster trial, shares insights from large-scale clinical studies evaluating dengue vaccination strategies in pediatric populations.

Topics covered include:

• Vaccine effectiveness in preventing symptomatic and severe dengue
• Safety outcomes observed in pediatric populations
• The role of booster doses in sustaining long-term protection
• Differences in vaccination considerations for seropositive and seronegative children
• Implications of clinical trial findings for vaccination programs in endemic regions
• Addressing vaccine hesitancy and common parental concerns
• The impact of vaccination on severe disease prevention and hospitalization reduction
• Practical considerations for dengue vaccine implementation

This episode examines how emerging evidence can support informed clinical decision-making and strengthen dengue prevention strategies worldwide.

This interview was recorded during WSPID 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

This activity is supported by an Educational Grant from Takeda.

Disclosure: Dr Ian Escudero is an employee of Takeda Vaccines, Inc. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker based on his professional expertise and experience and do not necessarily reflect the views of WSPID. This educational activity is intended to support scientific exchange and independent clinical education.

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The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Useful Links:

• WSPID Global eLearning Portal
• World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID)
• WSPID on LinkedIn
• WSPID on Facebook
• WSPID on X (Twitter)

The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases societies dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases in children worldwide.

In this episode of the WSPID Podcast, we explore the role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the early identification of severe dengue in children.

Dr Bharat Choudhary, Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist and Additional Professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, India, discusses practical approaches to recognizing children at risk of severe dengue and how POCUS can support timely clinical decision-making in emergency settings.

This discussion provides practical insights for pediatric infectious disease specialists, emergency physicians, and frontline healthcare professionals managing dengue in both endemic and resource-constrained settings.

This interview was recorded during WSPID 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

This activity is supported by an Educational Grant from Takeda.

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of WSPID or the educational grant supporter. The content is intended to provide independent scientific and clinical perspectives.

The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

Useful Links:

• WSPID Global eLearning Portal
• World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID)
• WSPID on LinkedIn
• WSPID on Facebook
• WSPID on X (Twitter)

The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases societies dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases in children worldwide.

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In this episode of the WSPID Podcast, Dr Phoebe Williams explores how artificial intelligence is transforming immunization systems and pediatric infectious disease care, particularly in resource-limited settings.

She is joined by Dr Grace Currie, an early career clinician researcher, musculoskeletal physiotherapist, and Co-founder of the Learning Health Initiative program at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, and Dr Piyalitt Ittichaiwong, a medical doctor, Medical AI researcher at King's College London, and Co-founder of PreceptorAI by CARIVA.

They cover:

• The role of AI and digital innovation in strengthening immunization systems and pediatric infectious disease care
• Practical applications of AI in clinical decision-making, diagnosis support, outbreak prediction, and communication
• Scaling digital health and AI solutions in low-resource settings
• Ethical considerations, governance, and the safe integration of AI into healthcare systems
• How digital tools can support vaccine uptake, caregiver engagement, and health system efficiency

This episode explores both the opportunities and challenges of implementing AI-driven solutions, highlighting real-world examples of how technology can improve health outcomes for children while maintaining trust, equity, and patient-centered care.

This episode is supported by an Educational Grant from Pfizer.

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The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies.

Useful Links:

• Global eLearning Portal: education.wspid.org
• WSPID Website: www.wspid.org
• LinkedIn: WSPID on LinkedIn
• Facebook: WSPID on Facebook
• X (Twitter): WSPID on X

In this episode of the WSPID Podcast, Dr Alicia Chang explores the present context, challenges, and progress being made in the fight against dengue in Ecuador.

She is joined by Dr Esteben Ortiz-Prado, a Physician by profession, full time scientist, professor, and avid scientific communicator. Dr Ortiz-Prado is a Principal Investigator at the Universidad de Las Américas in Quito, Ecuador.

They cover:

• Dengue control strategies
• Challenges to vaccine access in Ecuador and other countries
• Vaccine hesitancy and communicating with parents
• Public and private collaboration strategies learned from COVID-19

This episode is supported by an Educational Grant from Takeda.

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The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies.

Useful Links:

Global eLearning Portal: https://education.wspid.org 

WSPID website: www.wspid.org 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspid-world-society-for-pediatric-infectious-diseases/ 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WSPID 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/WSPID

Dr Alicia Chang hosts Part Two of our special series on pneumococcal disease, where our esteemed guests answer pediatricians’ most frequently asked questions about the disease and its repercussions.

She is joined by two experts in the field: Dr. Phan Huu Phuc, Attending Physician at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, and Dr Vana Spoulou, Professor of Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Head of Research at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.

They cover:

• Pneumococcal disease and high-risk patients
• Challenging vaccine hesitancy
• Importance of clinical diagnostics and empirical treatment
• Diagnosing Bacterial Vs Viral Pneumonia
• Antibiotic treatment and antimicrobial resistance

This episode is supported by an Educational Grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.

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The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies.

Useful Links:

• Global eLearning Portal: https://education.wspid.org 
• WSPID website: www.wspid.org 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspid-world-society-for-pediatric-infectious-diseases/ 
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/WSPID 
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/WSPID

Dr Alicia Chang hosts Part One of our special series on pneumococcal disease, the global burden on pediatric populations, disparities between high-resource and low-resource settings, and vaccination efforts.

She is joined by two experts in the field: Dr. Phan Huu Phuc, Attending Physician at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, and Dr Vana Spoulou, Professor of Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Head of Research at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.

They cover:

• Global Burden of Pneumococcal Disease
• Geographical differences 
• High-income and low-income settings
• Challenges in vaccine access
• Serotype Replacement and New Vaccines

Part Two of the series will answer pediatricians' most frequently asked questions about pneumococcal disease.

This episode is supported by an Educational Grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.

Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, and make sure to share the show with your colleagues and peers.

The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies.

Useful Links:

Register for our upcoming WSPID 2025 Congress in Bangkok here: https://wspid2025.com/ 

WSPID Global eLearning Portal: https://education.wspid.org 

WSPID website: www.wspid.org 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspid-world-society-for-pediatric-infectious-diseases/ 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WSPID 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/WSPID

Dr Alicia Chang hosts Part One of our special series on pneumococcal disease, the global burden on pediatric populations, disparities between high-resource and low-resource settings, and vaccination efforts.

She is joined by two experts in the field: Dr. Phan Huu Phuc, Attending Physician at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, and Dr Vana Spoulou, Professor of Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Head of Research at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens.

They cover:

• Global Burden of Pneumococcal Disease
• Geographical differences 
• High-income and low-income settings
• Challenges in vaccine access
• Serotype Replacement and New Vaccines

Part Two of the series will answer pediatricians' most frequently asked questions about pneumococcal disease.

This episode is supported by an Educational Grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.

Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, and make sure to share the show with your colleagues and peers.

The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies.

Useful Links:

Register for our upcoming WSPID 2025 Congress in Bangkok here: https://wspid2025.com/ 

WSPID Global eLearning Portal: https://education.wspid.org 

WSPID website: www.wspid.org 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspid-world-society-for-pediatric-infectious-diseases/ 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WSPID 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/WSPID 

In this special episode, recorded live, Dr. Alicia Chang is joined by Dr. Daniel Jarovsky, Dr. Linny Phuong, Dr. Ifeoma Ude, Dr. Wanatpreeya Phongsamart, and Prof. Mark Cotton to preview the exciting scientific highlights of the upcoming WSPID 2025 Congress in Bangkok. This dynamic discussion offers a sneak peek into key themes, groundbreaking sessions, and innovations that will shape the future of pediatric infectious disease research and treatment.

Episode Focus:

🔹 Sneak peek into the WSPID 2025 scientific program

🔹 Key topics such as tropical diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and emerging infectious diseases

🔹 Special sessions on vaccines, diagnostics, and the global fight against pediatric infections

🔹 Expert insights on how to maximize your participation at WSPID 2025

🔹 Strategies for addressing global health priorities and regional challenges

The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID).

WSPID is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases societies dedicated to advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases in children.

Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, and share it with your colleagues and peers in the field of pediatric infectious diseases.

Useful Links:

🌐 WSPID Website

📅 Register for WSPID 2025 Congress in Bangkok

📚 WSPID Global eLearning Portal

🔗 LinkedIn

🔗 Facebook

🔗 Twitter

In this episode of the WSPID Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Alicia Chang and Dr. Jonathan Nkalubo, Locum Medical Officer (Ebola Outbreak response) at Unicef Uganda, explore the health challenges faced by refugee children and the impact conflict and displacement has on pediatric infectious diseases.

They are joined by esteemed guest, Professor Edison Mworozi – Professor of Pediatrics and ChildHealth at King Caesar University and senior consultant Pediatrician at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda.

Their conversation covers:

• Infectious diseases and other health threats faced by refugee children in Uganda, including malaria, measles, tuberculosis and malnutrition
• Barriers to immunization in humanitarian contexts
• Success strategies to improve vaccine coverage and access
• Impact of conflict on health systems
• Importance of collaboration between stakeholders, with success stories from the Ebola and Covid-19 crises
• Role of Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialists and Advocacy in humanitarian crises

Please find a video version with subtitles of this episode available on Spotify and the WSPID Global eLearning Portal.

This episode is supported by an Educational Grant from Takeda.

Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, and make sure to share the show with your colleagues and peers.

The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies.

Useful Links:

Register for our upcoming WSPID 2025 Congress in Bangkok here: https://wspid2025.com/ 

WSPID Global eLearning Portal: https://education.wspid.org

WSPID website: www.wspid.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wspid-world-society-for-pediatric-infectious-diseases/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WSPID

Twitter: www.twitter.com/WSPID