Child and Adolescent Health Programme

FAQs

8 am – 8 pm, but parents/caregivers may visit at any time.

Private rooms are not available.

This is dependent on his/her condition. The doctors who manage his/her care will keep you updated.

Yes, except where the child is on a special diet, food will have to be prepared by the hospital’s dietary department.

It is best to do so, but if you are unable to make your payments in full, discuss a payment plan with the assessment officer.

It is necessary for blood tests, fluid hydration, and administering medications.

Doctors must perform certain procedures to provide the child with the best care possible, and blood testing helps determine what can be done to improve their health.

Certainly. Please speak with the nurse in charge or the doctor.

Only one parent/guardian is allowed to stay overnight.

Cannot give a timeframe; it all depends on several factors, e.g., type of surgery, complications, etc.

As soon as the doctor assesses and reviews your child and gives the go-ahead, your child can eat.

Medications help with the healing process and have to be given at specific times.

It depends on the individual and the surgery that is done; the healing process varies.

No, the child must be taken to the Health Centre for dressing after the ward review. You will be given a referral to have the dressing done at the nearest health center.