Specialized Hospital Units

Pathology Department/ Medical Laboratory Department

Function: Analyzes blood, urine, tissue, and other body samples to diagnose diseases and assist treatment planning.

Cardiology Department

Function: Specializes in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions (e.g., heart attacks, arrhythmias).

Physiotherapy Department

Function: Provides physical rehabilitation and exercises to help patients recover movement and function after illness, injury, or surgery

Renal Unit

Function: Manages care for patients with kidney diseases, including dialysis for kidney failure

Pharmacy

Function: Dispenses medications, advises on drug therapy, and ensures safe and effective medication use for patients.

Orthopaedic Department

Function: Treats bone, joint, muscle, and tendon conditions—handling fractures, arthritis, sports and spine injuries.

Neurology Department

Function: Diagnoses and manages disorders of the nervous system, such as stroke, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis

Paediatrics Department

Function: Provides medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, from preventive health to management of acute and chronic conditions.

Dermatology Department

Function: Specializes in diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail conditions.

Haematology Department

Function: Deals with blood disorders, such as anemia, leukemia, and clotting abnormalities.

Obstetrics Department

Function: Focuses on care of pregnant women, childbirth, and postpartum care.

Surgery Department

Function: Performs operative procedures for diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and deformities

Emergency Room/Casualty Department

Function: Provides immediate evaluation and treatment for acute illnesses and injuries, including accidents and life-threatening conditions.

Labor and Delivery Department

provides care to pregnant individuals during labor, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period

Intensive Care Unit

• AKA: Critical care unit

• provides intensive care for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

provides intensive care for newborn infants who are premature, ill, or have other health issues

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

provides intensive care for critically ill infants, children, and young adults (typically up to age 21)

Surgical Intensive Care Unit

providing intensive care for patients recovering from or requiring close monitoring after complex surgical procedures.