Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road launches Pediatric Super Specialty Center

In August 2026, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road launched a Pediatrics Centre offering Super Specialty Services, bringing together more than a dozen pediatric medical disciplines under one roof to provide comprehensive care for newborns, children, and adolescents.

The new center brought together specialists across the spectrum of child healthcare-from General Pediatrics and 24/7 Pediatric Emergency Services to Pediatric Cardiology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, and Haemato-Oncology. The center also offers Pediatric Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Surgery, Urology, ENT, Interventional Radiology, and Medical Genetics, creating a comprehensive specialist care ecosystem for newborns, children, and adolescents.

The center has also brought together Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery for seizures, headaches, and neurological disorders, alongside Pediatric Orthopedics, Surgery, Urology, and ENT for fractures, birth-related conditions, and surgical needs. For rarer and more complex conditions, Pediatric Interventional Radiology and Medical Genetics also extends itself in specialist care, including genetic counselling for expectant parents. The center also includes Pediatric Child Life Services, offering counselling and behavioral support for children navigating anxiety, learning difficulties, ADHD, or autism, as well as guidance for parents.

With the launch of the Pediatrics Centre offering Super Specialty Services, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road is strengthening access to specialist-led child healthcare in the neighborhood, bringing multiple pediatric disciplines together to support children across different stages of childhood, all the way from newborn care and pediatric emergencies to more complex and long-term conditions.

Impact on the Healthcare Market

This center brings together care that would otherwise require consultations across multiple specialties and locations. General Pediatrics will address routine healthcare needs such as check-ups, vaccinations, growth monitoring, and nutrition advice, while specialist teams will manage more complex and ongoing conditions.

Children with heart conditions can now access Pediatric Cardiology and CTVS expertise, while Pediatric Pulmonology caters to breathing difficulties and asthma. Pediatric Endocrinology provides care for diabetes, thyroid, and growth-related concerns. Specialist services in Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, and Hematology-Oncology support children requiring ongoing management of digestive, kidney, autoimmune, and blood-related conditions.

Impact on the Pediatric Healthcare Market

The global pediatric healthcare market size accounted for USD 15.77 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 17.08 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 29.66 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 6.52% from 2025 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the market is expanding due to rising childhood disease prevalence, increasing demand for specialized treatment, and advances in medical technology, leading to strong growth along with access to quality care for children around the globe. The increase in pediatric diseases, such as asthma, diabetes, and obesity, is causing a significant increase in demand for specialized diagnostics, treatments, and long-term therapeutic solutions to treat children. Technologically advanced approaches to imaging diagnostic methodologies, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and pediatric drug delivery options are positively impacting diagnosis and outcomes, and making child-centered healthcare more effective.

The rapid growth of digital health technologies specifically for children is a key opportunity in the pediatric healthcare market. Following the pandemic, all patients have now become more accustomed to telemedicine, leading to an increase in demand for virtual pediatric consultations and monitoring from home. Advancements in technology, such as pediatric imaging, telehealth, and drug formulations designed for children) They are also contributing to changing treatment outcomes. In addition, government initiatives and health organizations are promoting and sponsoring immunization and nutrition exclusively designated for children that are very rapidly building the pediatric care infrastructure expectantly. Increasing healthcare spending and more access and efficiencies in accessing specialized care (such as pediatrics) create a large, steady expansion trajectory for the pediatric healthcare market in developed and developing economies.

Mother and Child Healthcare Market

The global mother and child healthcare market size accounted for USD 62.50 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 66.75 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 120.67 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 6.80% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the market is rapidly expanding due to the growing awareness of mother and child healthcare and increasing government initiatives aimed at reducing mortality rates and enhancing child safety. Specialized healthcare services presented by key players also help to drive the market. The market expansion is propelled mainly by increased adoption of prenatal and child health services, growing demand for super-specialty consultations, and technological advancements in fertility treatments like IVF. Services are offered via hospitals, specialized nursing homes/clinics, in-home settings, and expanding digital platforms.

The rising adoption of AI models to predict risks associated with maternal health in low-resource settings also creates numerous opportunities in the mother and child healthcare market. Machine learning can leverage complete blood count data and patients' medical history to tackle pregnancy-related health conditions even in low-resource environments. Many public and private firms are funding significantly to improve the mother and child healthcare status globally.

Expert Opinion

Commenting on the launch, Dr Chetan Ginigeri, Director – Pediatrics and Pediatric Super-Specialty Services, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, said, 

“Every child in this community deserves expert care without the added stress of travelling far from home, especially during moments of worry. With this launch, we are bringing together specialists across pediatric disciplines to ensure that every child, from the newborn stage to adolescence, receives comprehensive and expert care close to home.”