The Asian Society for Pediatric Infectious Disease (ASPID) was organized in 1994 with its temporary headquarters in Manila, Philippines. From 2016 onward, ASPID headquarters is in Bangkok, Thailand. The headquarters may vary based on the decision of the Council of Delegates.
To promote the advancement of knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of pediatric infectious diseases in Asia by conducting seminars, workshops and other scientific meetings, and to encourage collaborative national and multinational research on pediatric infectious diseases of high priority.