On Thursday, Nigerian conjoined twins named Hassana and Hassina underwent a successful 14-hour operation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The twins, born in Kaduna, Nigeria, on January 12, 2022, shared vital organs such as the abdomen, pelvis, liver, intestines, and urinary and reproductive systems.
The specialised surgical team at King Abdullah Specialist Hospital for Children in King Abdulaziz Medical City announced that the twins were in stable condition following the procedure. The 85-member multidisciplinary team performed the surgery under the directives of King Salman, demonstrating the kingdom’s commitment to humanitarian efforts.
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Nigeria sends their appreciation
Yahaya Lawal, Nigeria’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, expressed his gratitude to King Salman, the crown prince, and the entire leadership of the kingdom for their generous humanitarian gesture towards the conjoined Nigerian twins.
This remarkable achievement highlights the close collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria in the field of medical care and underscores the compassionate nature of the Saudi leadership.
Reactions: Shame on our leaders
Nigerians react; let’s have a look at some of the comments:
@Olatunbosunfas2: Shame on our leaders!!!same Saudis that usually come hare for treatment then. Omase ooo
@AdelakunPeterO2:May God have mercy on this country. Well done surgeons
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Nigerian doctor performs surgery on a baby in the womb
In another news, A U.S.-based Nigerian surgeon, Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye attained an incredible feat in the medical sector in 2016 when he performed successful surgery on a fetus in-utero.
The fetus, who was 23 weeks old when she was operated upon, was diagnosed with sacrococcygeal teratoma.
In a YouTube video, the brilliant doctor briefly summarised his journey as a pediatric surgeon and an account of the successful surgery.
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