A paediatrician is a child's physician who provides not only medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill but also preventive health services for healthy children. A paediatrician manages physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the children under their care at every stage of development, in both sickness and health.

The aims of the study of paediatrics is to reduce infant and child rate of deaths, control the spread of infectious disease, promote healthy lifestyles for a long disease-free life and help ease the problems of children and adolescents with chronic conditions.

Help you determine healthy lifestyles for your child and useful ways to role model your choices. Offer advice to prevent illness and injuries. Provide early and appropriate care of acute illness to prevent its progression. Treat life-threatening childhood conditions requiring intensive care