Speech Title: Building Healthy Foundations: Promoting Healthy Habits and the Role of Well-Baby Checks in the MENA Region
Biography: Dr. Linda Abujaber-Ammari is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric infectious disease specialist with over 30 years of international experience. She completed her training at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Emory University, and later became certified in integrative and holistic medicine, medical acupuncture, and clinical homeopathy. She is the founder of Ask Dr. Linda, a parenting and pediatric education platform serving families and professionals across the MENA region. Dr. Abujaber has authored multiple books in both English and Arabic on breastfeeding, newborn care, early childhood nutrition, and natural management of pediatric conditions. Her work bridges traditional practices and modern evidence-based care, making her a leading voice in culturally competent pediatric health education. She currently practices at Abdali Hospital in Amman, Jordan.