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Health Ministry launches first brain aneurysm surgery in Batam
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Health Ministry launches first brain aneurysm surgery in Batam

The Indonesian Health Ministry launched the first cerebral aneurysm clipping surgery in Batam, Indonesia, at the Embung Fatimah Regional General Hospital (RSUD). The procedure was conducted by local neurosurgeons alongside experts from the Mahar Mardjono National Brain Center Hospital. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin emphasized that the surgery reduces the need for patients to travel to Medan or Jakarta for treatment, improving access to critical care within the region. He highlighted the importance of timely stroke treatment and noted that this marks progress toward equitable healthcare access. The hospital director confirmed this was the first such surgery in the Riau Islands, marking a significant advancement in regional medical capabilities.

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Health Ministry launches first brain aneurysm surgery in Batam

The Indonesian Health Ministry launched the first cerebral aneurysm clipping surgery in Batam, Indonesia, at the Embung Fatimah Regional General Hospital (RSUD). The procedure was conducted by local neurosurgeons alongside experts from the Mahar Mardjono National Brain Center Hospital. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin emphasized that the surgery reduces the need for patients to travel to Medan or Jakarta for treatment, improving access to critical care within the region. He highlighted the importance of timely stroke treatment and noted that this marks progress toward equitable healthcare access. The hospital director confirmed this was the first such surgery in the Riau Islands, marking a significant advancement in regional medical capabilities.

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