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Nigerian Twins Successfully Separated in Landmark Surgery

9/14/2025

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Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, successfully underwent separation surgery in Saudi Arabia, marking the 65th operation in the Saudi Siamese Twins Separation Programme.
A 38-member medical team conducted the 14-hour surgery at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, involving nine coordinated stages.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf promised full scholarships and healthcare support for the twins.
The Saudi Consular General praised the operation as a demonstration of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian efforts.
Saudi Arabia has treated 150 sets of conjoined twins from 25 countries over 35 years.

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Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, successfully underwent separation surgery in Saudi Arabia, marking the 65th operation in the Saudi Siamese Twins Separation Programme.
A 38-member medical team conducted the 14-hour surgery at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, involving nine coordinated stages.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf promised full scholarships and healthcare support for the twins.
The Saudi Consular General praised the operation as a demonstration of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian efforts.
Saudi Arabia has treated 150 sets of conjoined twins from 25 countries over 35 years.