paediatricians
Paediatricians are medical doctors who manage the physical, mental, and social health of infants, children, and adolescents from birth through late adolescence. They focus on growth and development, disease prevention, early detection of illness, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. In many healthcare systems, paediatricians also provide routine preventive care, including growth monitoring, developmental screening, immunizations, and guidance on nutrition, safety, and healthy behaviours.
Training and qualifications: Becoming a paediatrician requires completing medical school, followed by general clinical training and
Work settings: Paediatricians work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community health centres. They care for healthy
Roles and responsibilities: They perform physical examinations, monitor growth and development, screen for disabilities, diagnose illnesses,
Impact and scope: Paediatric care emphasizes early intervention and family-centred care. Paediatricians contribute to immunization programs,