Riyadh, November 24, 2024 – Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), held a significant meeting yesterday with a distinguished delegation from the renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in the United Kingdom. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 2024 International Conference on Conjoined Twins in Riyadh, a global event focusing on the medical challenges and advancements in the separation of conjoined twins.
The discussions between Dr. Al-Rabeeah and the delegation covered a wide range of mutual interests within the healthcare sector, with a special emphasis on pediatric care, medical research, and collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing global healthcare practices. The two sides explored the latest developments in the field of conjoined twins' separation, a subject on which Saudi Arabia has garnered international recognition through its groundbreaking work in the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Program.
The visiting delegation from Great Ormond Street Hospital praised the Kingdom's exceptional contributions to the care and separation of conjoined twins. They specifically commended the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Program, which has achieved historic success with over 61 successful separation surgeries. The program's focus on providing holistic healthcare services to conjoined twins, including comprehensive post-surgical care and family support, has set a new benchmark in the medical community. The delegates expressed their admiration for the Kingdom’s commitment to advancing medical research and healthcare for children, particularly in the complex and sensitive field of conjoined twin separation.
The meeting underscored the importance of international collaboration in the medical field, as both parties acknowledged the potential for further exchange of expertise and resources to improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems globally. As the Saudi Conjoined Twins Separation Program continues to lead in this field, this ongoing partnership with international healthcare institutions like Great Ormond Street Hospital promises to pave the way for even greater advancements in medical care for conjoined twins and other pediatric patients in need.
