About Our Pediatrics Unit
Children are not simply small adults—their symptoms can change quickly, and they deserve a reassuring, child-friendly clinical environment. At ApexMedics Hospital Limited, our Pediatrics unit partners with parents in Jikwoyi and Abuja to keep children healthy, well-nourished, and protected from preventable diseases.
When your child has a sudden night-time fever, cough, diarrhea, or poor feeding, our 24-hour pediatric emergency and inpatient team provides prompt assessment, accurate laboratory testing, gentle hydration, and clear guidance for parents.
Conditions, Services & Procedures Covered
Childhood Fevers, Malaria & Infections
Prompt lab diagnosis and child-safe treatment of pediatric malaria, ear/throat infections, tonsillitis, and febrile episodes.
Newborn & Neonatal Care
Immediate newborn examination after delivery, cord care, neonatal jaundice evaluation, and breastfeeding support.
Routine Childhood Immunizations
Scheduled vaccinations, catch-up immunization planning, and cold-chain preserved vaccines for infants and young children.
Growth, Nutrition & Milestones
Weight and height tracking, nutritional counseling for picky eaters or underweight infants, and developmental milestone checks.
Pediatric Respiratory & Asthma Care
Management of childhood cough, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, allergies, and acute asthma nebulization.
Diarrhea & Oral/IV Rehydration
Rapid assessment and rehydration therapy for childhood gastroenteritis, vomiting, and dehydration.
How Your Visit Works (Patient Care Pathway)
Gentle Pediatric Assessment
Child-friendly check of temperature, weight, oxygen saturation, breathing, and hydration status.
Rapid Pediatric Lab Check
Quick capillary blood tests (PCV, malaria parasite, FBC) processed in our in-house laboratory to avoid unnecessary antibiotics.
Weight-Dosed Care & Guidance
Accurate weight-based pediatric prescriptions from our pharmacy and clear home-care red flags for parents.
Please bring your child’s immunization card/health booklet when visiting for routine checkups or vaccinations. For high fevers, convulsions, or breathing difficulty, come straight to our 24/7 emergency desk.
