Vietnam
Vietnam is a dynamic and rapidly developing country with a rich cultural history and a growing global presence. Over the past two decades, the country has made significant strides in improving healthcare, with rising life expectancy and reductions in child and maternal mortality. In fact, the under-five mortality rate has dropped dramatically from over 50 per 1,000 live births in the 1990s to under 20 today, reflecting improved child health services and vaccination programs.
However, children with complex health conditions, such as hydrocephalus, still face challenges in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care, particularly in rural regions where disparities in access to specialized care persist.
The NeuroKids team has been involved in Vietnam for more than 25 years, training neurosurgeons at various sites nationwide to build skills that address hydrocephalus and spina bifida. Most recently, in September 2024, NeuroKids visited partners in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Ha Noi.
Currently, seven neurosurgeons are trained in the Warf Method across Vietnam—not nearly enough for a country with over 100 million people. Plans are underway to extend training and treatment so more children have access to this innovative procedure.
Number of children who have received hydrocephalus surgeries since NeuroKids intervention:
1,436 Children
In 2024
Vietnam Team
Dr. Can
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 2, HO CHI MINH CITY
Dr. Thanh
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, HA NOI
Dr. Si
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, HA NOI
Dr. Duy
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, HA NOI
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We provide in-person training, endoscopy equipment, and remote presence technology mentoring 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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