Congress Program
The scientific program of the congress will feature plenary sessions led by regional experts, delving into pivotal topics such as Nutrition, Vaccination, Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases, Social Pediatrics, Pediatric Wellness, Pediatric Research, and Digital Health. Simultaneous sessions will cater to various subspecialties in pediatrics, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the different fields for both the general pediatricians and subspecialists. The pre-congress sessions are being crafted to capacitate the delegates with the latest developments in the field of pediatrics.
Beyond the academic scope, this congress will showcase the history and culture of Cebu City. Delegates and their companions will have the opportunity to engage in a diverse array of social and cultural events thoughtfully curated by the organizers.
Scientific Program
PLENARY LECTURES (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
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Keynote Speech: “The State of Children in the Asia-Pacific: Building the Game Plan”
Prof. Iqbal Ahmad Memon, MD (Pakistan) -
Newborn Medicine: "Term Respiratory Distress"
Prof. Santosh T. Soans, MD (India) -
Caring for the Carer: “Well-being of the Healthcare Worker”
Assoc. Prof. Daniel YT Goh, MD (Singapore) -
Preventive Pediatrics: “Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal, Understanding Better to Handle Better”
Prof. Zulkifli Ismail, MD (Malaysia)
SIMULTANEOUS SESSIONS (2:00 to 4:30 PM)
SS 1 Adolescent Medicine/ Developmental and Behavioral
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Redesigning Services for Autism Spectrum in LMICs
Prof. Shazia Maqbool, MD (Pakistan)-
Mental Health in Adolescence: Protection and Preservation
Francis Xavier Daniel M. Dimalanta, MD (Philippines) -
Intergenerational Transmission of Abuse
Bernadette J. Madrid, MD (Philippines) -
Family-Centered Interventions for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Low-Resource Countries
Jacqueline O. Navarro, MD (Philippines) -
Free Paper Presentation
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SS 2 Neurology/Genetics/Endocrinology/Metabolism
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Advances in Genetic Testing and Therapeutics in Pediatrics
Chin Hui Lin, MD (Singapore)-
Growth Hormone Deficiency Disorders
Prof. Catherine Choong, MD (Australia) -
The Spectrum of Primary Headache Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Martha Lu-Bolanos, MD (Philippines) -
Delineating Autoimmune from Infectious Encephalitis in Children
Prof. Marissa B. Lukban, MD (Philippines) -
Free Paper Presentation
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SS 3 Hematology/Oncology/Allergology/Immunology
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Non-Infectious Manifestations of Primary Immunodeficiency
Assoc. Prof. Intan Hakimah Ismail, MD (Malaysia)-
Climate Change and the Rise of Pediatric Allergies
Maria Carmela A. Kasala, MD (Philippines) -
Improving Thalassemia Care through Newborn Screening
Maria Beatriz P. Gepte, MD (Philippines) -
Nutritional Anemias
Assoc Prof. Edwin V. Rodriguez, MD (Philippines) -
Free Paper Presentations
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SS 4 Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Nutrition
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Development of Mucosal Vaccines Against GI Infections
TBA (Philippines)-
Understanding the Gut Microbiome
Josie Grace C. Castillo, MD (Philippines) -
Free Paper Presentation
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SS 5 Pediatric Emergencies/Toxicology/Critical Care Medicine
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Beyond Survivorship: Post Intensive Care Syndrome in Children
Prof. Tang Swee Fong, MD (Malaysia)-
Best Practices in DHF Management: The Asia-Pacific Experience
Ronald V. Limchiu, MD (Philippines) -
Pediatric ARDS
Wilfredo Tente E. Dublin Jr., MD (Philippines) -
Trends in Mortality Related to Unintentional Poisoning in the Asia-Pacific
Charmaine V. Micu-Oblefias, MD (Philippines) -
Free Paper Presentation
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SS 6 Nephrology/Urology
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Challenges in the Management of Pediatric Urologic Conditions
Joan Marie S. Flor, MD (Philippines)-
Glomerular Disease in Children: When to do a Biopsy
Elmer Kent A. Lopez, MD (Philippines) -
Overview of Hypertension in Children with Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease
Selva Kumar Sivapunniam, MD (Malaysia) -
Free Paper Presentation
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