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IAP urges for independent ministry for children and adolescents in election manifestos

October 05, 2024 10:38 pm

Dr Vasant Khalatkar, President-Elect 2024 of the IAP, said, “We advocate for a structured mechanism to ensure political parties include specific commitments to children's and adolescents' health. Prioritising their physical, mental, and developmental well-being is crucial for the nation's future.”

Renowned paediatrician at KEM Hospital, Dr Anand Pandit

Pune: Renowned paediatrician Dr Anand Pandit passes away

September 21, 2024 11:49 am

As one of a group of senior doctors who worked closely alongside Dr Banoo Coyaji, he witnessed KEM Hospital’s transformation from a small facility with limited beds to a fully developed tertiary care hospital.

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Paediatric vaccinations: A guide for parents

December 05, 2023 3:30 pm

Pediatric vaccinations are a vital component of child healthcare. By following the recommended vaccination schedules, parents can ensure that their children grow up healthy and free from preventable illnesses.

Care of children in need of surgery underappreciated, underfunded: President of paediatric body

December 29, 2022 5:01 am

This year’s theme for Paediatric Surgery Day is ‘Your Paediatric surgeon – the safest option for your child’s surgery’.

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Find out all about pediatric intensive care, and how it is different from neonatal intensive care

November 30, 2022 1:18 pm

"A good PICU consists of staff that are sensitive to the needs of both parents and children, and are able to help ease the stress that illness and medical emergencies cause," says Dr Manish Arya, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute

Substandard referral systems put newborns, toddlers at risk: Study

September 29, 2022 8:09 am

The research was conducted by doctors to study risk factors predicting mortality within 48 hours of admission in newborns and children under 5, referred to the paediatric emergency of a tertiary care hospital in India.

“Hale and hearty” children in paediatric ward, SC stays admission of 100 MBBS students in college

April 08, 2022 8:13 pm

The top court directed the NMC to conduct a fresh surprise inspection of the college by the officers of Professor rank from AIIMS and Maulana Azad Medical College here within two months to see whether it complied with required norms or not.

This Children’s Day, use smart and effective ways for your child’s diabetes management

November 14, 2021 5:31 pm

As long as a child’s diabetes is managed well, they can take part in all the activities that kids normally do, says Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev, Diabetologist

'A sudden spike in bronchiolitis cases among infants and young children': Doctors

October 19, 2021 4:30 pm

As per doctors, while there is an increase in paediatric respiratory cases they are non-Covid at present.

Third wave of Coronavirus: ‘No evidence that children will be more infected’

September 27, 2021 2:30 am

During the conference, faculty members of institutions of national and international repute presented talks and papers on various aspects of child health, discussing extensively about Covid-19 and its impact on the mental, physical and emotional health of children.