Moroccan conjoined twins Saja and Duha arrive in Riyadh for treatment
In accordance with the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect them, the Moroccan conjoined twins, Saja and Duha, arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The plane carrying them and their parents landed at King Khalid International Airport, and they were immediately transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital, part of the Ministry of National Guard. This urgent step is being taken to assess their precise medical condition and consider the possibility of performing surgery to separate them, thus giving them the opportunity to begin a normal and independent life.
Details of the medical condition and reception of the Moroccan conjoined twins, Saja and Duha
Upon the arrival of the Moroccan conjoined twins, Saja and Duha, at the hospital, the specialized medical team immediately began conducting the necessary clinical and medical examinations to comprehensively assess their health. In this context, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and Head of the Medical and Surgical Team for the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, expressed his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the wise leadership for this generous humanitarian initiative. He emphasized that this swift response embodies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to assisting humanity and alleviating suffering wherever it may be, without discrimination. For their part, the twins' family expressed their profound gratitude and appreciation to the government and people of the Kingdom for their warm welcome and generous hospitality, praising the immediate response to their daughters' case.
Saudi Arabia's leadership in twin separation surgeries
This initiative was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather an extension of a long history of medical achievements. The general context and historical background of the Saudi Program for Separating Conjoined Twins dates back to 1990, when the first successful operations were performed, establishing a distinguished medical legacy. Over more than three decades, the program has studied and evaluated over 130 cases of conjoined twins from more than 25 countries worldwide. The Saudi medical team has performed dozens of complex surgeries with complete success, making the Kingdom a leading global destination and a safe haven for families facing such rare and medically complex cases.
Human dimensions and global impact of the Saudi program
The significance of this event and its anticipated impact extend far beyond its medical significance, reaching broad local, regional, and international dimensions. Locally, these complex procedures contribute to enhancing the efficiency of the Saudi healthcare system and developing national medical personnel through their experience in handling the most delicate surgical cases. Regionally and internationally, receiving cases like the Moroccan twins strengthens the Kingdom's soft power and solidifies its position as a global center of medical and humanitarian excellence. These ongoing efforts offer hope to thousands of families burdened by suffering and underscore the Kingdom's noble mission of providing advanced healthcare as a fundamental human right, reflecting its unwavering commitment to supporting global health and social stability.
