Spina Bifida Surgery Now Successfully Performed in Bangladesh

Spina Bifida Surgery Now Successfully Performed in Bangladesh

Spina Bifida, a serious congenital neural tube defect, once thought to require treatment abroad, is now being effectively managed and surgically treated in Bangladesh. Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Md. Nafaur Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, and Chief Consultant, Bangladesh Paediatric Neurocare Centre, life-changing surgeries for children with this condition are now routinely performed with success.

Early diagnosis and timely surgical care are critical to preventing complications like paralysis, hydrocephalus, and bladder/bowel dysfunction. With proper neurosurgical intervention, many affected children can now live longer, healthier lives—right here in Bangladesh.