Media Release
Mangalore, May 14: KMC Hospital launched its state-of-the-art Comprehensive centre for pediatric care, inaugurated by Pragathi Rishab Shetty, renowned sandalwood celebrity stylist. This cutting-edge facility aims to revolutionize pediatric healthcare in Mangalore and thereabouts by providing a wide range of services ? from newborn care, vaccinations to advanced multi-disciplinary treatments and Pediatric Emergencies.
Saghir Siddiqui, regional chief operating officer, KMC Hospital stated that, “The comprehensive centre for pediatric care at KMC Hospital is designed to be a one-stop destination for healthcare needs of a child. With a team of highly-skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to children at every stage of their development. The team of experts use the latest diagnostic techniques and treatment modalities for accurate diagnosis and effective management of illness.”
KMC Hospital's comprehensive centre for pediatric care has exclusive sub-specialty services, including allergy & asthma clinic, child & adolescent counseling, pediatric nephrology & urology, pediatric endocrinology, pediatric ophthalmology, pediatric cancer care, pediatric emergency, and pediatric ICU, ensuring that the children receive the highest standard of care. With the exceptional team of specialists and cutting-edge facilities, this centre will set new benchmarks in child healthcare.
Dr Dilip Naik, pro vice chancellor - MAHE Mangaluru campus, on the occasion, said, "Our vision for the Comprehensive Centre for Pediatric Care is to create a nurturing and healing environment where children receive the highest quality of care across all aspects of their health. We aim to provide holistic and multidimensional care to children, encompassing their physical, emotional, and developmental well-being.”
Pragathi Rishab Shetty, Sandalwood celebrity stylist, said, “It’s a great experience to have inaugurated the first of its kind comprehensive pediatric care centre in Mangaluru. On the occasion of Mother’s day and as a mother myself, I'm delighted that there is a complete health care facility for children, with all medical needs being provided under one roof at KMC Hospital, Dr B R Ambedkar Circle. The interactive game area, which can keep the child occupied and make the entire medical process more convenient and easier, is an innovative step and is much appreciated.”
About Manipal Hospitals
As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 4.5 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of 100% shareholding in Columbia Asia Hospitals Private Limited and Vikram Hospital (Bengaluru) Private Limited, the integrated network today has a Pan-India footprint of 29 hospitals across 16 cities with 8,300 beds, and a talented pool of 4,000 doctors and an employee strength of over 11,000.
Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized the most respected and patient recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.