Indonesia
Indonesia ranks as the fourth most populous country globally, with approximately 4.4 million births occurring each year. Infant health, particularly in rural areas, faces significant challenges, ranging from infectious diseases to limited access to medical services. In remote regions like North Sulawesi, geographical barriers compound these issues, leaving numerous families grappling with the devastating consequences of preventable conditions such as hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
In Indonesia, patients and families seeking treatment for hydrocephalus represent up to 50% of all clinic and surgical visits in neurosurgery. However, accessing specialized medical care for hydrocephalus remains an imposing obstacle for many families. Limited healthcare infrastructure, combined with financial constraints and other accessibility barriers, frequently leave families feeling helpless and isolated in their efforts to secure life-saving treatment for their children.
Dr. Abdurrahman Mousa, a pediatric neurosurgeon at General Hospital H. Adam Malik in Medan, North Sumatra, has long acknowledged these challenges and the necessity for innovative treatment approaches in caring for patients with hydrocephalus. Dr. Mousa traveled to Uganda in 2018 and trained with Dr. John Mugamba, learning the Warf method. In 2023, we began a partnership with Dr. Mousa and his institution to provide The Warf Method for children in Indonesia.
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Number of children who have received hydrocephalus surgeries since NeuroKids intervention
253 Children
Since 2023
Partner Hospitals
M E D A N
Indonesia Team
Dr. Abdurrahman Mousa
NEUROSURGEON
Dr. Mousa is a neurosurgeon whose passion lies in improving neurological care and outcomes for patients. Serving within the Department of Neurosurgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara in Medan, North Sumatera, brings a focus on techniques and treatment modalities to address a wide range of neurosurgical conditions. He is actively involved in medical education and training, mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons and healthcare professionals.
Nurul Qamariah
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Born and raised in Medan, Indonesia, Nurul Qamariah (Nunu) joined NeuroKids in 2023 as a care coordinator. From 2012 to 2022, she was an administrative secretary at Mahoni Psychiatric Hospital and between, she also taught at a kindergarten school based at Medan Indonesia.
She has a diploma of Engineering from Politeknik Negeri Medan, she has like dancing and was once a humanitarian volunteer with YATC INDONESIA as Youth organization in Indonesia.
Since she began working with children affected by hydrocephalus and spina bifida and their families, she has been devoted to helping them have the best, most effective services available.
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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.
Please reach out to learn how we can support your hospital with pediatric neurosurgical training and supplies, enabling your team to provide proven services and ensure children with hydrocephalus and spinal bifida receive the most effective care.
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