Sana'a:In early December, the capital city of Sana'a will host the 7th Yemeni-International Conference on Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery. This event is being organized by the Yemeni Society of Neurological and Spine Surgeons and is expected to feature extensive participation from both local and international experts.
According to Yemen News Agency, Conference Chairman Dr. Majid Amer has described the event as a significant scientific and medical milestone. It aims to bring together an elite group of Yemeni consultants, surgeons, and academics, along with regional and international participants, to showcase the latest global surgical techniques and practices in neurosurgery and skull-base surgery. The objective is to transfer this knowledge to national medical personnel.
The three-day conference is expected to serve as a crucial scientific landmark in the development of neurosurgery and spine surgery within Yemen. Dr. Amer emphasized that it represents a step toward strengthening scientific research and advancing medical practice, ultimately benefiting the healthcare sector, patients, and society at large. The event will provide a specialized platform for medical professionals to exchange expertise and experience through presentations of the latest research and scientific studies, discussions on rapid advancements in the field, and an examination of the challenges facing this specialty.
Dr. Mujahed Maasar, President of 21 September University and Secretary-General of the conference, affirmed that the event is an annual tradition and part of broader efforts aimed at advancing the field of neurosurgery and spine surgery in the country. The conference seeks to enhance the standard of healthcare services and keep pace with the latest scientific developments and modern technologies in diagnosis, treatment, and surgical intervention. Organized by the Yemeni Society of Neurosurgeons, in collaboration with national medical institutions and universities, the initiative aims to boost the proficiency of healthcare professionals and open new avenues for cooperation among medical, educational, and research institutions.
Dr. Maasar also highlighted that the conference holds particular significance as a specialized scientific forum that fosters and supports scientific research, encourages the exchange of knowledge across generations of medical professionals, and showcases the expertise of Yemeni specialists in the field. The program will include specialized training workshops, scientific sessions, and expert lectures, covering the latest advancements in neurosurgery and spinal disorders, alongside modern surgical techniques and strategies for improving diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. These efforts aim to reduce the need for patients to travel abroad for treatment.
