Child Health

Child Health Services is an integral part of the health care services of Primary Health Care which functions in the scope of promotion of Health & Prevention of Diseases in children of families in the community. The health services it provides, has greatly developed and advanced towards a more organized and comprehensive care which is made accessible to cater for the individual needs the f members of the community it serves. Services Regular assessment/monitoring of the growth and development of the child with the active participation of the parents. Initial and follow-up physical examination for screening or early detection and treatment of childhood diseases and nutritional deficiencies from birth. Implementation and administration of immunization according to the standardized schedule of the Department of Health & Medical Services. Facilitate the referral of the child to other DOHMS health care facilities for Prompt and effective medical and nursing care. Preventive & therapeutic dental care. Further diagnosis/assessment and treatment of the children’s chronic disabilities and those with special needs such as physical disorders, sensory disorders, speech disorders and behavioural problems. Appropriate information and intervention of the health educator on the identified needs of client. Dietary services for supplementary advices. Social services. Plan, organize and implement health education programs to parents on: - Growth and developmental milestones. Healthy and safe environment for a normal child’s growth and development and prevention of home accidents. Hygienic practices and care of the child at home. Prevention and management of infant and childhood diarrhoea. First Aid Care for a child who suddenly becomes ill or injured. Dental care. Health supervision and socialization to improve pre-school growth and development. Upgrading parental competence with special reference to the prominent role of the mother in child rearing and due consideration of local socio-cultural patterns. Maintaining a systematic, informative and adequate recording and reports. Planning, organizing and implementing a comprehensive In-service Education Programme for Nursing Personnel towards skill development in performing the procedures in Child Health Services. Implementation of cold chain for vaccines Service Location Primary Health Care. Contact Dr.Hisham Al Khatib In-charge of Child Health Services Tel No: (04) 2221211