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About us

Mission

To advance the health and well-being of children across Africa by enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pediatric gastrointestinal, hepatological, and nutritional disorders. ASPGHAN is committed to fostering education, research, and advocacy while amplifying the African perspective in the global medical community.

Vision

To be the leading voice and driving force for pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in Africa, ensuring every child has access to high-quality, locally relevant care through a sustainable, regionally integrated network of professionals and institutions.

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Guidelines

Access expert-developed clinical guidelines with best practices for diagnosing and managing pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition conditions to improve patient care across Africa.
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 E-learning

Access a collection of online learning modules, webinars, and case studies designed to enhance healthcare professionals' knowledge and skills in pediatric digestive health.
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Workshops

Join hands-on training sessions and expert-led workshops focused on advancing skills in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition across Africa.
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Policies

Review key policies and position statements guiding clinical practice, ethics, and advocacy efforts in pediatric digestive health, tailored to Africa’s unique healthcare challenges.
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Patient and Family

Find easy-to-understand educational materials, dietary guidance, and caregiving tips to help families manage pediatric gastrointestinal and liver conditions effectively.

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Founded in 2024
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Research

Global & Afrocentric research opportunities
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Objectives

  • Strengthen the capacity of healthcare providers to diagnose and manage pediatric gastrointestinal, hepatological, and nutritional disorders through targeted education and training.
  • Develop and promote best practices, standardized treatment protocols, and hospital-based pediatric gastroenterology databases tailored to local needs.
  • Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange through a robust, bidirectional communication network, creating a sustainable community of practice.
  • Promote and support Afrocentric research to contribute to the global understanding of pediatric digestive health challenges.
  • Advocate for improved policies, resources, and infrastructure to enhance pediatric digestive healthcare across the continent

Impact

  • Expanded access to specialized care for children with gastrointestinal disorders across Africa.
  • Enhanced capacity of healthcare professionals and institutions to provide accurate diagnoses and high-quality, timely treatment.
  • Strengthened healthcare infrastructure, improving long-term outcomes for children with digestive health conditions.
  • Broader benefits for the overall health system, fostering resilience and efficiency.
  • Increased global recognition of African research and expertise in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition and collaborations.

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    Inspirations

    I met a 12year old girl from central Africa with acute on chronic liver failure. She had an extensive work-up there with labs, MRIs and even a biopsy, but it was difficult for her healthcare providers to synthesize the case. Her family were fortunate enough to travel to South Africa for medical attention, labs were confirmed and she was started on Prednisone for autoimmune hepatitis and responded really well.
    While Africa has its limitations, no child should suffer from an easily treatable or preventable condition.

    Sometimes we seek the advice from our North American or European colleagues, but its either difficult for them to advise or for us to apply the recommendations in an African context. It’s also difficult for them to appreciate the influence of the infectious environments many of our children are exposed to, or the limited investigations and medication choices in some areas.

    Africa doesn’t just have infections and malnutrition. Our children experience the full spectrum of conditions experienced in the 1st world, but often their presentations or intensity of their course differs. This will allow us a platform to express the African story.

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