New post and PG course at SAT hosp get Cabinet nod
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This position is part of the expansion of the existing unit into a full-fledged paediatric gastroenterology department. A state-of-the-art endoscopy machine, costing Rs 93 lakh, will soon be installed at SAT. The new department aims to provide modern and quality treatment for gastrointestinal diseases.
This is the sixth such department in the country and the first in the state within the govt sector. The PG course will be the fifth of its kind in the country.
The course is expected to produce more specialist doctors in this field.
In 2021, a paediatric gastroenterology unit was established at SAT Hospital with excellent facilities. The decision to expand its services into a dedicated department was made in response to the increasing prevalence of gastrointestinal issues in children. The goal is to provide comprehensive, modern and effective treatment for all digestive disorders in children, from newborns to adolescents.
Since its inception, over 27,000 children have received treatment at SAT Hospital.
The department treats gastrointestinal, liver, gallbladder and pancreas-related diseases in children. It offers specialized care for conditions such as abdominal pain, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, feeding difficulties, acid reflux, food allergies, growth issues, liver diseases and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease).
The department is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of experienced doctors and nurses, utilising the latest technology.
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