Treating childhood diseases

Treating health disabilities of children
Correcting childhood health disorders

Description

Treating childhood diseases involves the timely identification, diagnosis, and management of illnesses affecting children, using appropriate medical interventions such as vaccinations, medications, and supportive care. This strategy aims to reduce morbidity and mortality by ensuring access to effective treatments, promoting early intervention, and addressing barriers to healthcare. It also includes educating caregivers, improving hygiene, and strengthening health systems to deliver essential services, thereby preventing complications and fostering healthy childhood development.

Context

Common serious diseases of young children – diarrhoeal disease, acute respiratory infection, measles, malaria and acute malnutrition – account for nearly 7 million child deaths annually.