Department of Paeds Medicine | Liaquat National Hospital

Department of Paeds Medicine

Paediatric Medicine Department at Liaquat National Hospital is one of the premier Paediatric departments in the city with a large patient turnover and growing subspecialty services. Our inpatient facilities are fully equipped to provide excellent critical care to children of all ages and also deal with emergency cases efficiently. Our highly specialized faculty works diligently to uphold international standards of healthcare and research. We have well-equipped wards, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU).

Services

Adolescent Clinic

Adolescence is a critical period of transition between childhood and adulthood during which an individual undergoes major physical and psychological changes. Read More..

Metabolic and Genetic disorders

Metabolic and Genetic disorders is a sub-specialty of Paediatric Medicine. It is a very important sub-specialty which deals with hereditary, congenital and Genetic disorders, related with carbohydrates Read More..

Paediatric Cardiology

Paediatric Cardiology is a highly specialized subspecialty of Paediatrics, due to its complexity and the acuity with which patients present. The importance also emerges from the high incidence of congenital and acquired disorders of the cardiovascular system found in children. Read More..

Paediatric Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are caused by infectious organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or worms. Normally, when the immune system of the host is fully functional, disease symptoms may not develop. Read More..

Paediatric Neurology

Neurological disorders in children occur due to abnormality in the brain, spinal cord, nerve or muscles and affect them physically, emotionally and psychologically. Read More..

Sub-specialties Services

Neonatology
Paediatric Psychiatry
Paediatric Neurology
Paediatric Cardiology
Paediatric Intensive care

Emergency Services

Paediatric Emergency services are available 24/7.

Neonatology

Neonatology unit provides comprehensive care to the critically-ill newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit. The spectrum of this field also includes the care of well babies in the postnatal ward. Read More..

Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Digestive issues in children are quite common and require the expertise of an experienced doctor. The Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Clinic at Liaquat National Hospital provides exceptional care for children with gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases. Read More..

Paediatric Nephrology

Paediatric nephrology is a well-defined & much needed specialty in Paediatrics. Nephrotic and nephritis syndromes are most common presentations in Pakistan. Read More..

Paeds Development Unit

Children with disabilities in Pakistan is the largest overlooked minority. There are no clear estimates of the number of children in Pakistan with disability. Read More..

Education and Training

The Department of Paediatric Medicine is recognized by College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan for postgraduate training. Regular CME sessions are arranged in collaboration with Pakistan Paediatrics Association (PPA).

Our contributions to the society include Measles Eradication Program with the Government of Pakistan, acute flaccid paralysis surveillance program for Polio eradication as well as Breast Feeding Awareness program of Government of Pakistan, WHO and UNICEF.