The Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing is a core academic and clinical unit dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents through excellence in education, research, and evidence-based nursing practice.

Established as part of the College of Health Sciences (or Faculty of Nursing, depending on context), the department focuses on preparing professional nurses equipped with the knowledge, clinical skills, and compassionate care necessary to address the unique health needs of children and their families.