PANAJI
Manipal Hospitals has announced the launch of a centre for paediatric development at Dona Paula. Manned by a qualified team, they will evaluate, guide and treat children towards better communication and skills. The centre will work with schools and educators to bring awareness in the communities about the need for early diagnosis and intervention in the care of children with special needs.
Chief guest for the occasion Prudent Media Editor Pramod Acharya launched the centre.
Speaking on the occasion, Mamta Hussein, a Kathak expert and accomplished trainer for special children, spoke about her experience in teaching dance as a therapy for these children. Kelly Anne D Silva is an accomplished Educator at the world renowned Hanen Centre. She spoke about the need for identifying these children and reaching out to support them.
The most important phase for a child's growth and development is between the ages of 0 and 8 years, so having solid foundations will pay off in the long run with improved educational attainment and school performance, which will boost society's social and economic standing, a press release from the hospital stated.
The objective of this paediatric development centre is for all young children, especially the most vulnerable, to reach their developmental potential from conception until the age of entering school, it said.
"Manipal Hospitals Goa, will support various aspects of Paediatric care, as nurturing and well-cared-for children are more likely to completely develop their cognitive, language, emotional, and social skills; to mature into healthier adults; and to possess a higher sense of self," Surendra Prasad, Hospital Director - Manipal Hospitals, said.
