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.

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:

• 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

In this second of a two part special on pediatric antimicrobial stewardship, join host Professor Angela Dramowski as she interviews two renowned experts in the field based in Brazil:

• Dr. André Ricardo Araujo da Silva – Associate Professor of Medicine at the Federal Fluminense University, Brazil, and Visiting Professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Germany.
• Dr Fabianne Carlesse – Professor of Pediatrics at the Federal University of São Paulo Brazil, and Head of Infectious Diseases at the Pediatric Oncology Institute, IOP-GRAACC-UNIFESP.

Key topics include:

• The critical nature of AMS for vulnerable patient populations
• Overcoming challenges such as staff turnover
• The integration of rapid diagnostics
• The role of multidisciplinary teams in AMS
• Personalizing AMS initiatives based on local epidemiology, involving all healthcare professionals, and measuring the impact of these programs on clinical outcomes.
• Practical advice for pediatricians starting or strengthening AMS programs
• Role of parents in understanding antimicrobial resistance

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

In the first of a two part special on pediatric antimicrobial stewardship, join host A/Prof. Penelope Bryant as she interviews Dr. Dena van den Bergh, a renowned leader in antimicrobial stewardship research, about successful initiatives in South Africa.

• Dr Dena van den Bergh is an Award-winning healthcare change leader, global researcher, large-scale change maker, Systems Engineer EngD, Strategic Advisor and Mentor for health systems change leaders.

Learn about the challenges and innovative strategies used to improve neonatal and pediatric care, including collaborative efforts, system changes, and the importance of sustaining these interventions. 

Dr. van den Bergh highlights key initiatives, shares real-world examples, and emphasizes the critical role of collective stewardship in combating antimicrobial resistance. 

This episode is part of the WSPID Podcast series brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the WSPID Antimicrobial Resistance Committee.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 

02:54 Neonatal Antimicrobial Stewardship in South Africa

08:00 Challenges and Solutions in Implementation

17:02 Private Sector Partnerships and Data Sharing

21:17 Low-Cost and Scalable Interventions

25:33 Sustainability and Organizational Change

32:36 Real-World Issues and Solutions

42:01 Final Thoughts and Key Success Factors

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

Join Dr Alicia Chang and Dr Daniel Jarovsky as they host a discussion on the impact of climate change on pediatric infectious diseases and future threats, with two renowned experts in the field:

• Desiree LaBeaud – physician-scientist, epidemiologist, and professor for the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, CEO and Co-Founder of HERI-Kenya.
• Kleber Giovanni Luz – Associate Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, International Consultant of the Pan American Health Organization for Arboviruses - Washington.

The episode focuses on the impact of rising temperatures on spread and severity of infectious diseases. They explore:

• The impact of climate change, urbanization and poverty on the global geography of arboviruses
• Clinical Manifestations of Arboviral Infections
• Challenges in Diagnosing Arboviral Infections
• Emerging Arboviruses: PU Virus and West Nile Virus
• Managing Arboviral Infections in Latin American and Sub-Saharan Africa
• Vulnerability of children to climate change and infectious diseases

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

In this episode of the WSPID Podcast, we dive into the important role pediatricians can play in public advocacy, and reflect on the current challenges in this area. Host Dr Alicia Chang is joined by two global leaders in pediatric infectious diseases:

• Professor Asha Bowen – current WSPID President, and Head of the Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention Team at Kids Research Institute Australia.
• Professor Fiona Russell – Co-Chair of WSPID International Scientific Committee, and Director of the Child & Adolescent Health PhD Program, University of Melbourne.

The episode explores:

• The critical role of pediatricians as trusted messengers in their communities
• Strategies for improving vaccine affordability and distribution globally
• Advice on vaccine procurement from international organizations such as UNICEF and Gavi
• Disparities in healthcare access
• Advocacy and equity in vaccine distribution
• Building effective child health systems

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

In this episode of the WSPID Podcast, hosts Alicia Chang and Daniel Jarovsky dive deep into the growing burden of dengue in Brazil and Argentina—examining both the clinical presentation of pediatric cases and lessons learned from recent vaccine implementation efforts.

They are joined by two esteemed guests:

• Dr. Eduardo López – Professor of Pediatrics and Vaccinology at the University of Salvador School of Medicine, and Director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Program at the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, Argentina.
• Dr. Julio Croda – Associate Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil and Yale School of Public Health, and a researcher at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation with a focus on epidemiology, clinical trials, and programmatic data analysis.

Together, they explore:

• Clinical patterns of typical and complicated dengue cases in children
• Challenges in early diagnosis and management
• Lessons learned from vaccine rollout in Brazil and Argentina
• Barriers to uptake, including public perception and vaccine hesitancy
• The critical role of pediatricians in community education and advocacy
• The impact of climate change on dengue transmission and prevention strategies

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