Morocco
Children’s health in Morocco has improved in recent decades, yet notable disparities persist, particularly for pediatric surgical conditions. For families and young children with hydrocephalus and spina bifida, there remains a shortage of pediatric neurosurgeons, and even fewer trained in neuroendoscopy.
In 2023, NeuroKids initiated a partnership with the Rabat Reference Center at Mohammed V University. A hands-on training session was conducted with Dr. Yassaad Oudrhiri, a talented neurosurgeon from the National Center for Neuroscience and Rehabilitation.
In addition, our partner Karl Storz has provided endoscopy equipment to ensure that the team in Rabat has the equipment needed to treat children and families throughout Morocco. Today, with the support of our partners, the Rabat Reference Center at Mohammed V University is positioned to be one of the leading neurosurgery training centers in Morocco.
By equipping healthcare providers with the skills and resources they need, NeuroKids is expanding access to high-quality pediatric neurosurgical care, transforming the lives of children and families affected by hydrocephalus in Rabat and beyond. Through collaboration, innovation, and unwavering dedication, NeuroKids is paving the way for a brighter, healthier future for Morocco’s youngest generation.
Demographic Statistics
38,100,330
Total Population*
(Source)
11,000,000
Total pediatric population (<18 years)
(Source)
5.9
Estimated Incidence of Hydrocephalus (per 10,000 births)
(Source: Forci K, Alami MH, Bouaiti E, Slaoui M, Mdaghri Alaoui A, Thimou Izgua A. Prevalence of congenital malformations at the “les Orangers” maternity and reproductive health Hospital of Rabat: descriptive study of 470 anomalies. BMC Pediatr. 2020 Jun 3;20(1):272. doi: 10.1186/s12887-020-02179-6. PMID: 32493258; PMCID: PMC7268369.)
Partner Hospitals
R A B A T
Moroccan Team
Dr. Yassaad Oudrhiri
ASSOCIATE NEUROSURGEON AT MOHAMMED V UNIVERSITY
Dr. Yassaad Oudrhiri is a neurosurgeon and associate trainer at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. He is also a trainer at the National Center for Neuroscience and Rehabilitation. He is also currently a cerebrovascular surgery fellow at the Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University in Japan.
Stories and News From Morocco
We provide training curriculums, endoscopy equipment, and remote presence technology to hospitals and surgeons in places with the greatest needs.
Donate
Donate now and join us in our mission to make it possible for children with hydrocephalus and spina bifida to live longer and better lives. Together, we can make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
