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Hassana and Husaina Hassan Isa, Nigerian conjoined twins, have been flown to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a surgical separation.

According to a statement on Monday by Mohammed Alsahabi, spokesperson at the Saudi embassy in Abuja, the surgery would be paid for by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSARelief) under the directive of Salman bin Abdulaziz.

The twins, who are from Kano, are joined at the chest and share vital organs, making their separation medically intricate and challenging.

“KSARelief, in collaboration with a Saudi team of renowned surgeons and medical professionals, has embarked on a journey to provide these two young lives with the opportunity for a brighter and healthier future,” the statement reads.

“The surgery, scheduled to take place at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, will mark a groundbreaking moment in the field of pediatric surgery.

“The conjoined twins will undergo thorough medical evaluation, and a team of experts, including pediatric surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, has been assembled to oversee the entire process.”

The statement added that the twins’ family would be accommodated in Riyadh, while a support system would be in place to provide comfort and assistance throughout the journey.

“This initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to humanitarian causes and its dedication to helping those in need, regardless of their nationality or background,” the statement added.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront of providing international humanitarian aid, and is internationally recognized as one of the key countries responding to humanitarian crises.”

In May, Saudi Arabia had separated twins from Kaduna who were conjoined at the abdomen, pelvis, liver, intestines, urinary and reproductive systems and pelvic bone areas.

The twins’ separation was the 56th carried out by Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian programme in 33 years.