Did you know there are fewer than 2 cardiologists per 100,000 people in China, and even fewer doctors with specialized training in pediatrics? That’s why Children’s HeartLink trainings like the recent visit to Qingdao Women & Children’s Hospital by medical volunteers from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital are so important. The guided bedside care training with a special focus on post-operative best practices highlights the power knowledge sharing has on transforming pediatric heart care in low-resource environments. (fb)

Why do millions of children still lack access to heart care? Bistra Zheleva, vice president of global strategy and advocacy at Children’s HeartLink, explores the complex web of inequities in pediatric heart care in a newly published peer-reviewed article. The article draws attention to how underfunded systems, workforce shortages and political inertia keep children from the care they deserve. While the full article is available by subscription, we've summarized key takeaways and recommendations here: https://childrensheartlink.org/bistra-zheleva-highlights-global-inequities-in-pediatric-heart-care/ IACTS #IACTS (fb)