Pediatrics Department @ Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Teaching Hospital
The Pediatrics Department at Najaf Al-Ashraf Teaching Hospital provides specialized medical care for infants, children, and adolescents: from birth through young adulthood. We diagnose and treat a full range of pediatric conditions, from common infections to complex chronic and developmental disorders.
Our team includes experienced pediatricians, nurses, and allied health professionals who work together to ensure timely diagnosis, targeted treatment, and consistent follow-up. We focus on prevention, early intervention, and family education to improve outcomes and support long-term health.
Core services provided by the department include:
- Management of acute and chronic respiratory conditions: including asthma, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and other lung infections frequently encountered in pediatric populations.
- Diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases: comprehensive care for viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections, with particular focus on early identification and prevention of complications.
- Care for chronic pediatric conditions: long-term management of conditions such as type 1 diabetes and epilepsy with a structured follow-up plan.
- Developmental and neurological assessment: evaluation and support for children with delayed developmental milestones, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, and neurobehavioral conditions.
- Pediatric mental health and behavioral support: access to pediatric mental health professionals for the diagnosis and management of anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges, using child-centered and family-inclusive approaches.
- Nutritional care and growth monitoring: regular nutritional assessments and anthropometric evaluations to identify and manage malnutrition, undernutrition, obesity, and growth-related concerns.
- Preventive pediatric care: routine well-child visits, immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, and anticipatory guidance for parents and caregivers.
Using advanced diagnostics and evidence-based protocols, the Pediatrics Department delivers precise, effective care for children across the Najaf region. Beyond treating illness, we actively support each child’s physical, emotional, and developmental health.
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Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Teaching Hospital is a major tertiary healthcare facility located in the holy city of Najaf, around 160 km south of Baghdad. Built between 2009 and 2014 by a German company and officially inaugurated in July 2024, it was conceived to serve as a leading referral centre for the region and beyond. Today, the hospital is managed by Gruppo San Donato and GKSD Investment Holding in partnership with the Iraqi government, bringing international standards of care, advanced technology, and modern management practices to the Iraqi healthcare system.
With 492 inpatient beds, 11 state-of-the-art operating theatres, and 24 intensive care beds, the hospital offers comprehensive services across the most important clinical and surgical specialties, including cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology, padiatrics, and gynecology. Supported by a team of approximately 3,000 medical, technical, and administrative staff, Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Teaching Hospital combines advanced medical expertise with a commitment to patient-centred care, positioning itself as a reference point for quality healthcare in Iraq.
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