Kampala–Entebbe Highway, Sseguku
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Medical care for babies and children

Paediatrics & Newborn Care

Outpatient, inpatient and newborn assessment for infants, children and adolescents.

Service information

Paediatrics & Newborn Care

Paediatric clinicians assess childhood illness, monitor growth and development, support newborns and coordinate admission or specialist review when required.

Services

What is available in this department

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General paediatric consultation

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Assessment of fever, infection and common childhood illness

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Newborn assessment and neonatal support

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Growth, nutrition and development review

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Paediatric inpatient care

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Paediatric surgery and paediatric cardiology review by schedule

A child receiving clinical care
When to contact the department

Reasons for assessment or referral

  • A baby or child has new or worsening symptoms.
  • A newborn needs medical assessment or monitoring.
  • You were advised to attend a paediatric specialist clinic.
Contact and booking

Questions about preparation or room availability?

The hospital team can answer questions about test preparation, admission requirements and current inpatient-room availability.

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