Department of Paediatrics
The Department of Paediatrics at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, addresses medical problems in children aged 0-18 years with focus on disease prevention through adequate nutrition and immunisation practices. The department covers all branches of medicine as applied to paediatric patients including pulmonology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and neurology in children, with particular expertise in intensive care management of newborns and children. The department has significantly contributed to society by reducing infant mortality, a key indicator of national progress, and provides comprehensive training for both postgraduate and undergraduate students in paediatric medicine.
Highlights
- Comprehensive coverage of all medical branches as applied to children aged 0-18 years.
- Well-equipped Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with ventilatory support capabilities.
- Recognised sub-specialities including Community Paediatrics, Rheumatology, Neonatology, Haematology and Oncology, Paediatric Critical Care, and Paediatric HIV.
- Focus on preventive paediatric medicine through emphasis on nutrition and immunisation practices.
- Intensive care management capabilities for both critically ill newborns and children.
- Training programs for postgraduate and undergraduate medical students.
- Contribution to national health indicators through reduction of infant mortality.
Services
Offered
General Paediatric Care
Comprehensive medical management of children across all age groups from infancy to adolescence covering general paediatric conditions and illness prevention.
