The Neonatology Service at Kiziguro District Hospital provides specialized care to newborn babies, particularly those who are sick, premature, or require close medical monitoring. The service focuses on early identification and management of neonatal conditions, supporting safe recovery and healthy growth.
Service Package includes:
- Assessment and monitoring of newborns.
- Care for premature and low-birth-weight babies.
- Management of neonatal infections and other common newborn conditions.
- Newborn resuscitation and stabilization.
- Management of breathing difficulties and feeding problems.
- Temperature and blood glucose monitoring and management.
- Support for breastfeeding and appropriate newborn feeding.
- Kangaroo Mother Care for eligible premature and low-birth-weight babies.
- Routine newborn care and prevention of complications.
- Health education and counselling for parents and caregivers.
- Referral of newborns requiring advanced or specialized care
