Overview & Background
Children Hospital, Sialkot is a specialized pediatric healthcare facility focused exclusively on the treatment of infants, children, and adolescents. Designed to offer age-specific medical care in a child-friendly environment, this public-sector hospital plays a critical role in managing pediatric diseases in the Sialkot division. The hospital supports both walk-in patients and referrals from nearby basic health units (BHUs), Tehsil Headquarter Hospitals (THQs), and private clinics.
Staffed with trained pediatricians, neonatologists, nurses, and child psychologists, the hospital provides integrated care across general pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, vaccination, and developmental screening. It’s a key government initiative under the Department of Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education, Punjab.
🩺 Departments & Services
- General Pediatric OPD
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Emergency Pediatrics
- Child Growth Monitoring & Nutrition
- Immunization (EPI Program)
- Asthma & Allergy Management
- Diarrhea, Pneumonia & Infectious Disease Care
- Pediatric Surgery (limited)
- Child Psychology & Developmental Counseling
🏨 Hospital Facilities
- Outpatient Clinics (Morning & Evening)
- NICU with incubators and ventilators
- Inpatient Pediatric Wards (age 0–14)
- Round-the-clock Emergency Services
- Vaccination Center (free of cost)
- Pharmacy (government-supplied medicines)
- Waiting and play area for attendants
- Referral coordination with DHQ & tertiary hospitals
👨⚕️ Medical Staff & Support
- FCPS-trained Pediatricians
- Neonatologists & ICU Doctors
- Qualified Nursing Staff for Pediatrics
- Child Health Technicians
- Lady Health Visitors (for growth & nutrition counseling)
- On-call Surgeons (basic pediatric procedures)
💳 Cost & Affordability
- All services are free or highly subsidized by the Government of Punjab
- Vaccination: Free under EPI (BCG, DPT, Polio, Hepatitis, Measles, etc.)
- Emergency & ICU: Covered under government health schemes
- Lab tests & imaging: Limited services available onsite
- Pharmacy: Supplies available as per stock; external purchase may be required for rare medicines
🕒 Timings
- Outpatient Department (OPD): 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Mon–Sat)
- Emergency: 24/7 operational
- Vaccination Center: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Children Hospital, Sialkot a government hospital?
Yes. It is a public-sector pediatric hospital operated by the Government of Punjab to offer free and specialized child healthcare.
Is emergency care available 24/7?
Yes. The hospital has a fully functional pediatric emergency department operational round the clock for acute child illnesses and accidents.
What is the age limit for patients?
The hospital provides care for children from birth up to 14 years of age. Newborns are admitted in NICU; older children in the pediatric ward.
Are vaccinations available here?
Yes. All vaccines under the national EPI program are provided free of cost, including polio, measles, DPT, hepatitis B, and BCG.
Are pediatric specialists available daily?
Yes. Multiple pediatricians are available during OPD hours, and one is always on call in emergency and ICU settings.
Is there a neonatal ICU?
Yes. A NICU with incubators, phototherapy units, and ventilator support is available for premature and critical newborns.
Do they perform pediatric surgeries?
Minor procedures like circumcision, abscess drainage, and hernia repair are done onsite. Complex surgeries are referred to tertiary hospitals.
Are medicines free?
Basic medicines and treatments are provided free, but in case of stockouts, parents may be asked to buy from outside pharmacies.
Can I visit without a referral?
Yes. Parents can bring their children directly without any referral from another hospital or clinic.
Is the hospital suitable for chronic child conditions?
Yes, chronic illnesses like asthma, epilepsy, and malnutrition are managed with regular follow-up plans and medical supervision.
📚 Sources & References
- Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Punjab
- On-ground feedback from hospital staff and patients
- Community reviews and online listings (June–July 2025)