Dr. Ndandu Charlotte

• Head Neurosurgeon at Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH), Fiji

• Previously led neurological procedures at CWM Hospital, Suva

• Heads neurosurgical operations at both Suva and Nadi branches of PSH Hospitals

• Regional deployments in the Pacific through the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme

• Presented the Rowan Nicks Scholarship Lecture at the RACS Annual Scientific Congress 2024

• Focuses on health systems, capacity building, and innovations in neurosurgical practice in resource-limited settings

• President's Medal, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (2024)

Dr. Alan Biribo is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose leadership has defined neurosurgical care in Fiji and the broader Pacific. Recognized for his clinical skill and dedication, he led Fiji's first neurological tumour and neuro-spine surgeries, greatly enhancing local capacity. Through regional partnerships and mentoring young surgeons, Dr. Biribo has enabled sustainable neurosurgical services and influenced the next generation of Pacific specialists. His achievements include recognition by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and delivery of the prestigious Rowan Nicks Scholarship Lecture, making him a respected voice in Pacific medicine and global surgical development.