Who we are
UNAPSA is the body of African paediatricians represented by National Paediatric Societies and Associations in Africa. To date there are thirty -eight country membership. UNAPSA is affiliated to the International Pediatric Association (IPA).
Vision
To optimise child survival and development in the African region
Mission
To position UNAPSA as a foremost professional body in advocacy for child health initiatives in the African region by 2020
Strategic Goal
To actively and progressively engage national member societies and associations in the scale up of child health initiatives in the African region by Dec 2020
What we do
UNAPSA’s primary focus is to ensure that every child has the full potentials for survival and development. In the endeavour, the body of UNAPSA
- Operates by promotion of friendship between paediatricians of all member countries in the African region for promotion of collective actions for the benefit of all children and
- Promotes the dissemination of paediatric knowledge by organising workshops and seminars on topical child health issues
- Advocates on child health issues to the government and communities in the region
- Encourages research in all aspects of paediatrics
- Co-operates with national, regional, and international bodies with similar interests and with governments in policy formulation, implementation of interventions in child health and in monitoring and evaluating strategies that protect children
- Holds a regional congress every three years
2014-2017 : PAST UNAPSA Executive Council |
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2014-2017 : PAST UNAPSA Executive Council

Dr DOROTHY ESANGBEDO
PRESIDENT (Nigeria)

Pr MADELEINE AMORISSANI-FOLQUET
PRESIDENT ELECT (Cçote d'Ivoire)

Pr ANGELA OKOLO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Nigeria)

Dr BOSE BABANIYI
TREASURER (Nigeria)