Paediatric & Child Health Care in Kumi, Soroti & Eastern Uganda – Michoes Medical Centre
Your child’s health is our priority. At Michoes Medical Centre in Kanyum, Kumi District, we provide expert paediatric care for children from newborn to 18 years. Led by Dr. Adoa Pious, our dedicated Paediatrician, we serve families across Eastern Uganda—including Soroti, Bukedea, Ngora, Katakwi, Amuria, Kaberamaido, Pallisa, Tororo, Mbale, and Jinja. We offer well-baby visits, immunisations, growth monitoring, management of childhood illnesses, and emergency paediatric care. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays.
Why Choose Michoes for Paediatric Care in Eastern Uganda?
Children are not small adults. They need specialized care. At Michoes:
- Specialist Paediatrician on site: Dr. Adoa Pious, Director of Maternal and Child Health. Established our neonatal unit and runs paediatric outreach clinics in Kumi and Soroti.
- 24/7 Emergency Paediatric Care: Open day and night for high fever, seizures, difficulty breathing, or any child emergency.
- On-site Laboratory: Okello John Bosco provides rapid malaria tests, blood counts, urine tests, and infection screens for children.
- On-site Pharmacy: Jonathan A. dispenses child-safe medications with correct weight-based dosing.
- Growth Monitoring & Nutrition Advice: We track development and guide breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and malnutrition management.
- Vaccination Services: All Uganda National Expanded Programme on Immunization (UNEPI) vaccines available.
- Affordable, Compassionate Care: We understand that parents worry. We listen, explain, and treat.
Call to Action: For any child health concern, call +256701364362 or come to Michoes Medical Centre. We are open 24/7.
Our Paediatric Services
Well-Child Visits and Growth Monitoring
Dr. Adoa Pious recommends regular check-ups to ensure your child is growing and developing normally. We provide:
- Newborn check within 48 hours of birth (weight, length, head circumference, jaundice screening, hip exam, heart check)
- 6-week visit (postnatal check, immunisations, feeding assessment)
- 10-week, 14-week, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month, 15-month, 18-month, 2-year, and annual visits thereafter
- Growth chart plotting – weight, height, BMI
- Developmental screening (milestones: sitting, crawling, walking, talking)
- Vision and hearing screening where available
- Nutrition counselling – breastfeeding, complementary foods, picky eating
- Iron and vitamin A supplementation as per national guidelines
- De-worming every 6 months
Call to Action: Bring your child for a well-child check. Call +256701364362 to book. Walk-ins welcome.
Childhood Vaccinations (Immunisations)
We follow the Uganda UNEPI schedule. Vaccines available at Michoes:
- At birth: BCG (tuberculosis), Polio 0 (oral), Hepatitis B birth dose
- 6 weeks: Pentavalent 1 (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Hib), PCV 1 (pneumonia), Rotavirus 1, Polio 1 (injected IPV)
- 10 weeks: Pentavalent 2, PCV 2, Rotavirus 2, Polio 2
- 14 weeks: Pentavalent 3, PCV 3, Rotavirus 3, Polio 3
- 9 months: Measles & Rubella 1, Yellow Fever
- 18 months: Measles & Rubella 2, Vitamin A
- 2 years and above: Tetanus-diphtheria boosters, HPV vaccine for girls (9-14 years), Typhoid conjugate vaccine
We also offer catch-up vaccination for children who missed doses. Bring your child’s vaccination card to every visit.
Call to Action: Is your child due for vaccines? Call +256701364362. Walk in any day. We are open 24/7 for vaccination during clinic hours.
Management of Common Childhood Illnesses
Dr. Adoa Pious diagnoses and treats:
- Malaria: Rapid test on site, artemisinin-based combination therapy, and for severe malaria – IV artesunate and supportive care in our emergency department.
- Pneumonia: Fast breathing, chest indrawing, fever. We provide antibiotics (amoxicillin, oral or injectable), oxygen if needed, and referral for severe cases.
- Diarrhoea and vomiting: Oral rehydration salts, zinc supplements, continued feeding, and treatment of underlying cause (rotavirus, bacteria, parasites). We prevent and treat dehydration.
- Typhoid fever: Prolonged fever, abdominal pain. Blood tests and appropriate antibiotics.
- Upper respiratory infections: Common cold, cough, sore throat, ear infections. We use antibiotics only when bacterial.
- Skin infections: Impetigo, fungal rashes, scabies, abscesses.
- Urinary tract infections: Fever without a source in young children. Urine test and antibiotics.
- Malnutrition: Moderate and severe acute malnutrition. We provide therapeutic feeding, Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) where available, and treat complications.
Call to Action: Is your child sick with fever, cough, diarrhoea, or vomiting? Come to Michoes immediately. Do not wait. Call +256701364362 for advice.
Emergency Paediatric Care – 24/7
Dr. Adoa Pious and our team handle paediatric emergencies including:
- Severe malaria with seizures or difficulty breathing
- Severe pneumonia with hypoxia (low oxygen)
- Severe dehydration from diarrhoea – we provide IV fluids and monitoring
- Meningitis – fever, neck stiffness, bulging fontanelle in infants
- Status epilepticus – prolonged seizures
- Sepsis – very sick child with fever, lethargy, poor feeding
- Near-drowning, burns, falls, fractures – in collaboration with Michael Emusugut (orthopaedics)
- Newborn emergencies – jaundice, difficulty breathing, poor feeding, sepsis
- Anaphylaxis – severe allergic reaction
Emergency Call to Action: Danger signs in a child: difficulty breathing, unable to drink or breastfeed, vomiting everything, convulsions, lethargy or unconsciousness, bulging fontanelle, stiff neck, or very high fever. Call +256701364362 NOW. Bring your child immediately. We are open 24 hours.
Newborn and Infant Care
Dr. Adoa Pious established our neonatal unit and provides:
- Newborn resuscitation at delivery (in collaboration with Dr. Susan Atai for deliveries)
- Prematurity care – Kangaroo Mother Care, temperature regulation, feeding support
- Neonatal jaundice – phototherapy when available and monitoring
- Neonatal sepsis – IV antibiotics, intensive monitoring
- Breastfeeding support – latching, positioning, managing engorgement, milk supply
- Low birth weight management
Call to Action: For any newborn concern – poor feeding, yellow skin, fever, lethargy, difficulty breathing – come immediately. Call +256701364362.
Nutrition and Growth Support
We address all forms of malnutrition:
- Underweight and stunting (chronic malnutrition) – growth monitoring, nutrient-dense foods, de-worming, micronutrients
- Wasting (acute malnutrition) – therapeutic feeding, outpatient care for moderate cases, inpatient for severe with complications
- Overweight and obesity – dietary advice, activity guidance, family-based approach
- Breastfeeding difficulties – lactation support from trained staff
- Complementary feeding education – what to give at 6 months and beyond
Call to Action: Concerned about your child’s growth or eating habits? Book a nutrition consultation with Dr. Adoa Pious. Call +256701364362.
Developmental and Behavioural Concerns
We assess and manage:
- Delayed milestones (not sitting, crawling, walking, talking at expected ages)
- Speech and language delays
- Autism spectrum features – we provide early diagnosis and supportive care
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – behavioural strategies and, when appropriate, medication
- Bedwetting (enuresis) beyond age 5 – evaluation and treatment
- School problems and learning difficulties – we advise and refer for further testing when needed
Call to Action: If you are worried about your child’s development, early intervention helps. Call +256701364362 to discuss.
Meet Our Paediatrician: Dr. Adoa Pious
Dr. Adoa Pious is our dedicated Paediatrician and Director of Maternal and Child Health. He trained at Makerere University and has over 12 years of experience caring for children in Eastern Uganda. He established the neonatal unit at Michoes and runs regular paediatric outreach clinics in Kumi and Soroti districts. He is known for his gentle manner, clear explanations, and commitment to saving children’s lives. He speaks Ateso, Luganda, and English, and his team includes compassionate paediatric nurses available 24/7.
Call to Action: Book a visit with Dr. Adoa Pious for your child. Call +256701364362. Walk-ins also welcome.
Fees for Paediatric Services at Michoes
We keep child health affordable for families in Eastern Uganda:
- Well-child visit (including growth monitoring and examination): Uganda Shillings 20,000
- Sick child consultation (including exam, malaria test if indicated): 25,000
- Vaccination per dose (BCG, Polio, Pentavalent, PCV, Rotavirus, Measles, Yellow Fever): 10,000 each (some government-supplied vaccines are free – ask us)
- HPV vaccine for girls (2 doses): Free through government programme – we administer at Michoes
- Malaria rapid test: 15,000
- Blood count (haemoglobin, white blood cells, platelets): 20,000
- Urine test: 10,000
- Oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc: 5,000 per course
- Antibiotics (typical course): 15,000 – 40,000 depending on medication
- Emergency paediatric care (including IV fluids, oxygen, monitoring): Starting at 50,000 plus medications
- Neonatal special care (per day): 40,000
Call to Action: For exact pricing or insurance coverage for your child, call +256701364362.
When to Bring Your Child to Michoes Immediately
Do not wait for your next appointment. Come immediately or call +256701364362 if your child has:
- Difficulty breathing or fast breathing (count breaths: under 2 months >60/min, 2-12 months >50/min, 1-5 years >40/min)
- Unable to drink or breastfeed (refusing all fluids)
- Vomiting everything (cannot keep anything down for more than 6 hours)
- Convulsions/seizures (jerking, stiffening, eyes rolling)
- Lethargy or unconsciousness (difficult to wake, very weak, not playing)
- Very high fever (over 39°C in any child, over 38°C in infant under 3 months)
- Bulging fontanelle (soft spot on top of head pushing outward)
- Stiff neck (cannot touch chin to chest)
- Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice) in newborn or infant
- Blood in stool or vomit
- Severe dehydration signs: sunken eyes, dry mouth, no tears, reduced urine (less than 3 wet diapers in 24 hours), sunken fontanelle
- Severe injury – fall from height, burn, suspected fracture (call orthopaedic line also)
- Ingestion of poison or medication overdose – bring the bottle
Emergency Call to Action: Any of these signs? Do not wait. Do not go to sleep. Call +256701364362 NOW. Come immediately. We have oxygen, IV fluids, emergency medications, and Dr. Adoa Pious on call 24/7.
Preventive Health for Children in Eastern Uganda
Prevention saves lives. At Michoes we recommend:
- Complete all vaccines on time – do not skip doses
- Sleep under an insecticide-treated net every night to prevent malaria
- Wash hands with soap and water before eating and after toilet
- Drink clean, boiled or treated water
- Breastfeed exclusively for first 6 months, then continue with complementary foods up to 2 years
- Deworm every 6 months from age 1 year
- Vitamin A supplementation every 6 months from 6 months to 5 years
- Regular growth monitoring – if your child is not gaining weight, we find out why
- Seek care immediately for fever – do not give leftover antibiotics
Frequently Asked Questions About Paediatric Care in Kumi and Soroti
How often should I bring my child for check-ups?
At birth, 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, then annually. But bring your child ANY time you are worried – no appointment needed.
What vaccines are required for school?
Uganda requires BCG, Polio, Pentavalent, PCV, Rotavirus, Measles & Rubella, and Yellow Fever for school entry. We provide all on schedule and give catch-up vaccines.
My child has had fever for 3 days. Should I come?
Yes. Fever for more than 2 days without improvement, or any fever with danger signs (fast breathing, lethargy, convulsions, inability to drink) needs immediate assessment.
Can I get malaria treatment without a test?
No. National guidelines require a test before treatment to prevent drug resistance. We do rapid tests with results in 15 minutes.
My child is underweight. What should I do?
Come for growth monitoring and nutrition counselling. Dr. Adoa Pious will assess for underlying causes (malaria, worms, chronic infection, feeding problems) and advise on high-energy foods.
Do you see children with sickle cell disease?
Yes. We provide preventive penicillin, folic acid, malaria prevention, pain management, and treat complications like infections and anaemia. We also refer for specialised care when needed.
Contact Michoes Medical Centre for Paediatric & Child Health Care
Address: Kanyum, Kumi District, Eastern Uganda. P.O. Box 22, Kanyum, Kumi. Near Kumi Main Market, off Kumi–Soroti Highway. Easily accessible from Kumi Town, Soroti City, Bukedea, Ngora, and Katakwi.
Phone (24/7 Paediatric Emergency & Appointments): +256701364362
WhatsApp (for child health advice and vaccine appointments): +256779784473
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays. Dr. Adoa Pious is available daily from 8am to 5pm and on call for emergencies.
Call to Action: Your child’s health cannot wait. For any concern – fever, cough, diarrhoea, poor growth, missed vaccines, or emergency – call us now at +256701364362 or come directly to Michoes Medical Centre in Kanyum. We are here for your family, day and night.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Adoa Pious, Paediatrician, Michoes Medical Centre, Kanyum, Kumi District. For paediatric emergencies, call +256701364362 immediately.
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