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, Deputy Prime Minister, a medical evacuation plane carrying Tanzanian conjoined twins, Lytians and Lovens, along with their family, landed today at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The twins were transported from the United Republic of Tanzania. This humanitarian step precedes their transfer to King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital at the Ministry of National Guard, where they will undergo thorough medical examinations to assess their condition and determine the feasibility of separation surgery.
Royal patronage and direct attention from the Crown Prince
This swift response embodies the great importance the wise leadership places on humanitarian work, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud personally overseeing the details of these initiatives, which reflect the Kingdom's positive image. The twins were immediately transferred to the medical city upon their arrival, where they were received by a specialized medical team to begin a thorough diagnosis and determine the appropriate treatment plan. This underscores the Kingdom's commitment to extending a helping hand to those in need, regardless of race, gender, or religion.
The Saudi Program for Separating Conjoined Twins: A Global Leadership
The Saudi program for separating conjoined twins is a landmark in the history of modern medicine, as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia boasts a distinguished record of achievements in this delicate and complex field. For decades, the Kingdom has received dozens of cases from across the globe, achieving high success rates that have established Riyadh as a leading global destination for conjoined twin separation surgeries. This program transcends mere medical significance; it represents a message of peace and humanitarianism that transcends borders, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a pioneer in charitable and specialized medical work.
Medical competence and deeply rooted humanitarian values
In this context, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, and Head of the Medical Team, affirmed that these initiatives are a tangible embodiment of the Kingdom's deeply rooted humanitarian values, which have become a hallmark of the "Kingdom of Humanity." Dr. Al-Rabeeah expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for their unwavering support of the medical sector and humanitarian work. He noted that the Saudi Program for Conjoined Twins reflects the remarkable progress achieved by the Saudi healthcare sector and the international distinction of its national workforce.
Gratitude and appreciation from the twins' family
For their part, the family of the Tanzanian conjoined twins, Laytinus and Lovence, expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its government and people, for the warm welcome and generous hospitality they received from the moment of their arrival. They highly valued the swift humanitarian response to their children's situation, emphasizing that this generous initiative is not surprising from the Kingdom, which is known for its noble stances and continuous support for humanitarian causes around the world.
