Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Paediatric Surgery Day highlights child healthcare in Kurnool
On Monday, the Government General Hospital in Kurnool celebrated Paediatric Surgery Day.
This day is special because it focuses on making sure children get the best and safest surgical care.
Doctors and nurses talked about how children are not just small adults and need special care.
They explained that children's bodies are different, and they need surgeons who are trained to help them.
The hospital has special equipment and doctors who can do many kinds of surgeries for children, like fixing problems they are born with or helping with emergencies.
The hospital's leaders also said it's important for parents to take their children to the doctor when they need help.
The government is working to make sure all children have access to good healthcare.
Paediatric Surgery Day was observed at Government General Hospital, Kurnool, to emphasize safe and quality surgical care for children.
Doctors and nursing staff highlighted the importance of specialized pediatric surgical care, noting that children require different treatment methods than adults.
The theme 'Safe Surgery for Every Child' was emphasized, with a focus on the dedication of pediatric surgeons to providing safe and effective surgical services.
The hospital's pediatric surgery department offers advanced services, including emergency surgeries for newborns, correction of congenital anomalies, and abdominal and thoracic surgeries.
Speakers urged parents to seek timely medical attention and stressed the government's role in strengthening healthcare infrastructure and encouraging specialized child healthcare professionals.
- Who
- Doctors, nursing staff, patients, and hospital staff at Government General Hospital, Kurnool
- What
- Observance of Paediatric Surgery Day with a focus on safe and quality surgical care for children
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Government General Hospital, Kurnool
- Why
- To highlight the importance of specialized pediatric surgical care and create awareness about the role of pediatric surgeons in child healthcare
- Event
- Paediatric Surgery Day
- Location
- Government General Hospital, Kurnool
- Date
- Monday
- Theme
- Safe Surgery for Every Child
- Key Speakers
- Dr. K Venkateshwarlu, Dr. Chitti Narasamma, Dr. Shivakumar
- Services Provided
- Emergency surgeries, congenital anomaly corrections, abdominal and thoracic surgeries
- Participants
- Doctors, nursing staff, patients, pediatric assistants, postgraduates