Angola
Located on Africa’s southwestern coast, Angola boasts abundant resources yet faces significant challenges in infant and child health. Marked by high rates of preventable diseases and limited access to subspecialized medical services, infant mortality remains a pressing concern. Within this landscape, hydrocephalus emerges as a particularly devastating condition, impacting numerous children and families nationwide.
Dr. Inocente Mayanda, a neurosurgeon at the Centro Neurocirúrgico e de Tratamento à Hidrocefalia (CNCTH) in Luanda, Angola, has long been associated with the pioneering work of our founder, Dr. Warf. Their collaboration began in Uganda, where Dr. Mayanda traveled to learn the Warf method (ETV/CPC) under Dr. John Mugamba, Dr. Warf’s first Ugandan fellow. Dr. Mayanda’s native language is Portuguese and has limited proficiency in English. However, he and Dr. Mugamba formed a special bond in learning to communicate with each other for the few months they were together. Upon returning to Angola, this innovative surgical technique brought renewed hope to the many families in need. However, amidst a rising burden of hydrocephalus and a shortage of locally trained neurosurgeons, the growing need for continued partnership persisted.
In 2022, we deepened our collaboration with Dr. Mayanda, providing further training to him and his colleagues on the Warf method (ETV/CPC) using our novel remote presence technology and training program. In doing so, our work with Dr. Mayanda positions him well to subsequently mentor additional surgeons in Angola, thereby enhancing accessibility to these life-saving surgical interventions.
Number of children who have received hydrocephalus surgeries since NeuroKids intervention
126 Children
Since 2023
Demographic Statistics
37,461,451
Total Population*
15,400,000
Total pediatric population (<18 years)
6.4-15.3
Estimated Incidence of Hydrocephalus (per 1000 live births)
(Source: Median of Kancherla et al. 2021; IHME GBD 2019)
Partner Hospitals
L U A N D A
Angola Team
Dr. Inocente Mayanda
PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGEON
Dr. Mayanda is a pediatric neurosurgeon based in Luanda, Angola, committed to providing compassionate care and innovative treatments to children with neurological conditions. Recognizing the urgent need for skilled neurosurgeons to address conditions like hydrocephalus and spina bifida, Dr. Mayanda has dedicated himself to expanding access to life-saving treatments and raising awareness about neurological disorders in his community.
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We provide training curriculums, endoscopy equipment, and remote presence technology to hospitals and surgeons in places with the greatest needs.
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NeuroKids partners with local public and private children’s hospitals and individual surgeons to help build the skills and systems to better address hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
We train and support neurosurgeons in The Warf procedure using today’s technology to close the gap in surgical training and promote best practices in treatment and care. Through both in-person and remote technology, as well as equipment and supplies, we ensure practical training at scale, saving time and money.
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