KSrelief Supervisor General: Saudi Arabia is Committed to Protecting Rights of Conjoined Twins

Advisor at the Royal Court and King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah highlighted the significance of the United Nations designating November 24 as World Conjoined Twins Day, an initiative supported by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to public health and the rights of conjoined twins.
 During an event in New York City themed "From Words to Action: A World Fit for Conjoined Twins and Children with Disabilities," co-organized by KSrelief and UNICEF, Al Rabeeah noted that children with disabilities are among the most vulnerable and marginalized populations globally, particularly during crises. He emphasized that healthcare systems often struggle to provide necessary diagnostics and treatment, adding to the burdens faced by these children and their families.
 He stated that Saudi Arabia has focused on the surgical separation of conjoined twins since establishing the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme in 1990. The program has assessed 152 cases from 28 countries and successfully carried out 67 complex separations, underscoring the importance of ongoing post-surgery care, including medical, rehabilitative, and educational support.
 In closing, Al Rabeeah called for a collective effort to strengthen support frameworks for children with disabilities, ensuring they not only survive but thrive. He expressed hope that the discussions would lead to meaningful and positive outcomes for all children with disabilities.