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.

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