The International Paediatric Association (IPA), in association with the Indian Academy of
Pediatrics hosted the 30th IPA Congress in India from 19 to 23 February 2023.
SAPA NEWS
Advocates call for child health services to be protected from from austerity cuts
The Child Health Priorities Association released a statement today, addressed to the government, raising the alarm about the impact of austerity and budget cuts on the lives of South Africa’s poorest children.
SAPA News For June 2022
The SAPA July 2022 Newsletter
SAJCH June Edition 2022
Paediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Early Pregnancies in Soweto, Neonatal Encephalopathy…
SAPA believes the wearing of masks by school children could be better managed
The South African Paediatric Association believes that the issue of wearing of masks by school children could be better managed.
Position Statement: Ambulatory care for children with COVID‐19
Children with mild COVID‐19 can be safely managed in isolation at home.
SAPA on ENCA
The ACDP and some doctors are challenging efforts to vaccinate children aged between 12 and 17 against COVID-19.
Position statement: COVID-19 Vaccination of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
The National Department of Health has issued a circular recommending all pregnant and breastfeeding women be offered the vaccination1 and SAPA supports these recommendations.
Position Statement: COVID-19 vaccination of 12 to 17 year old children in South Africa
SAPA supports the use of the SARS-CoV-2 Pfizer/BioNTech
vaccine in children aged 12 years and older. However, it has some reservations that
need to be addressed.