Moroccan conjoined twins Saja and Duha arrive in Riyadh for treatment
In a new humanitarian gesture reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to providing exceptional medical care for complex cases, the Saudi capital welcomed the Moroccan conjoined twins , Saja and Duha, on Friday. This medical visit aims to conduct a thorough and comprehensive medical examination of their health and to assess the feasibility of surgical separation. This generous initiative comes in fulfillment of the directives of the wise leadership – may God protect them – which places great importance on humanitarian work at both the regional and international levels.
The Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Kingdom of Morocco, Dr. Sami bin Abdullah Al-Saleh, oversaw all the necessary arrangements for bidding farewell to the two girls and facilitating their travel to Riyadh. The girls are scheduled to undergo the necessary medical examinations under the generous care of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, which plays a pivotal role in supporting and facilitating such global medical initiatives.
The Kingdom's pioneering history in saving the Moroccan conjoined twins and other twins
is not the Moroccan conjoined twins an exceptional event in the Kingdom's medical history, but rather an extension of a long and distinguished tradition spanning decades. The Saudi Program for Separating Conjoined Twins was established and has become one of the most important specialized medical programs in the world. Led by highly qualified national medical professionals, the Kingdom has been able to study and evaluate hundreds of cases of conjoined twins from more than 20 countries across the globe. This rich medical legacy has made Riyadh the premier destination of hope for families facing these rare medical challenges, as the Kingdom provides the latest medical technologies and operating rooms equipped to the highest international standards to ensure the highest success rates in these delicate surgeries.
Humanitarian dimensions and regional and international impact of the Saudi program
This event holds immense significance, extending beyond the medical sphere to encompass humanitarian and diplomatic dimensions. Domestically, this continued success enhances the standing of the Saudi healthcare sector and demonstrates the competence of national medical professionals. Regionally and internationally, the treatment of complex cases reflects the soft power of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leading role in providing humanitarian aid without discrimination. Providing free and comprehensive medical care for these cases reinforces the Kingdom's image as a capital of humanity and strengthens bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and its sisterly and friendly nations, as is the case today with the Kingdom of Morocco.
Continued successes: A new medical achievement with the Filipino twins
In conjunction with these ongoing humanitarian efforts, the specialized medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program achieved another medical milestone. The team successfully completed the fourth and fifth stages of the separation surgery for Filipino conjoined twins, Clea and Morris Ann. This surgery was considered one of the most complex cases worldwide, with the delicate procedure lasting approximately 18 and a half continuous hours.
This complex procedure was successfully performed at King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City, affiliated with the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh. This remarkable success with the Filipino twins sends a message of great reassurance and hope to the family of the Moroccan girls, Saja and Duha, and reaffirms the complete readiness and extensive experience of the Saudi medical team in handling the most delicate and complex surgical details.
