Department of Children’s Diseases

Pediatrics is a clinical discipline that studies the anatomical and physiological characteristics of childhood, the patterns of growth and development of the body, as well as methods of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases in children — from the neonatal period to the completion of puberty.
Neonatology is a branch of medicine that deals with the health and treatment of newborns, especially those born prematurely or with various pathologies. The main task of neonatology is to ensure timely diagnosis, intensive therapy, and support for the normal development of infants in the first days and months of life.

History of the Department: In 2024, at the Kazakhstan Medical University “KSPH” (Higher School of Public Health), the Department of “Pediatrics with a Course in Neonatology” was officially established, marking an important step in the development of medical education and the training of specialists in child health.
Mission of the Department: To train specialists equipped with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of diseases in newborns and children. To apply innovative technologies in neonatology and pediatrics. To promote scientific activity and participate in international scientific and practical conferences. The Department of Pediatrics with a Course in Neonatology at KSPH strives to make a significant contribution to the development of child healthcare and the training of highly qualified specialists in this field.
Objectives:
1. Training highly qualified specialists in neonatology and pediatrics with modern knowledge and practical skills.
2. Conducting fundamental and applied research to develop new methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in newborns and children.
3. Organizing and providing clinical bases for the practical training of students and residents in specialized departments.
4. Developing educational materials, clinical protocols, and standards in line with international requirements.
5. Establishing and developing cooperation with foreign medical institutions and research centers.
6. Participating in educational and preventive programs aimed at improving children’s health.
Main Activities:
Educational activities of the department: Residents in neonatology (1st and 2nd year), as well as residents of other specialties in the discipline “Children’s Diseases,” are trained at the Department of Pediatrics with a Course in Neonatology. The clinical bases of the department include JSC “Scientific Center of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery,” the “Center of Perinatology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery,” and Maternity Hospital No. 5.