Kaithal Civil Hospital Set to Launch Pediatric ICU in September Following Successful Trial
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Healthcare infrastructure in Haryana's Kaithal district is set for a major upgrade with the upcoming launch of a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the District Civil Hospital. Following a successful trial conducted by the district pediatrician, the specialized facility is fully prepared and scheduled to open its doors to patients in September.
Successful Trials and Staff Preparations
District Civil Surgeon Dr. Renu Chawla confirmed that the initial trial phase of the pediatric ICU has been successfully completed. While minor administrative and technical shortcomings identified during testing are currently being addressed, the core staff assigned to the unit has already been selected.
The new ICU aims to eliminate the need for parents to travel long distances or to neighboring cities for critical pediatric care, ensuring that life-saving specialized interventions are available locally at the district headquarters.
Addressing Doctor Shortages and Increased Workload
Despite the positive addition of the ICU, the hospital continues to grapple with staffing constraints. Currently, the district operates with only 72 filled positions out of 149 sanctioned posts, while the Civil Hospital has 40 filled positions out of 55 sanctioned slots.
With a heavy daily outpatient department (OPD) footfall—often averaging around 100 patients for the sole resident pediatrician, who also manages the SNCU—local health officials have formally submitted requisitions for new medical appointments. Authorities anticipate that upcoming state-level doctor recruitments will soon bridge the gap by deploying specialist physicians, gynecologists, orthopedists, and pediatricians to the district.
Future Expansion and Maternity Hospital Plans
In tandem with the ICU launch, broader infrastructural developments are underway in Kaithal. Plans have been approved to construct a modern Maternity and Child Hospital on the premises of the city's old hospital building by repurposing underutilized warehouse space. Once completed, the facility will provide comprehensive maternal care and newborn treatments under a single roof, offering immense relief to families across both urban neighborhoods and surrounding rural communities.
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