Tanzanian conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh for medical care

Tanzanian conjoined twins Nancy and Nice have arrived in Riyadh for medical evaluation and surgery. (SPA)
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Updated 27 January 2026
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Tanzanian conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh for medical care

  • Twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital for medical evaluation and to determine the possibility of separation surgery
  • Twins’ parents expressed their appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality extended by the government

RIYADH: Tanzanian conjoined twins Nancy and Nice arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday for medical evaluation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Accompanied by their parents, the twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital for medical evaluation and to determine the possibility of separation surgery.

The Saudi aid agency KSrelief supervisor-general and head of the medical team, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah said it reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to humanitarian values.

He expressed gratitude to the Saudi leadership for their ongoing support of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Program.

The twins’ parents expressed their appreciation for the warm reception and generous hospitality extended by the government as well as for the prompt response to their children’s needs.

Notably, conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna also arrived in Riyadh from the Philippines on Tuesday for medical evaluation.