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Filipino Conjoined Twins Separated in Landmark Riyadh Surgery

The complex procedure was performed by a team of over 20 medical professionals led by KSrelief and distinguished pediatric surgeon Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. SPA
The complex procedure was performed by a team of over 20 medical professionals led by KSrelief and distinguished pediatric surgeon Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. SPA
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Filipino Conjoined Twins Separated in Landmark Riyadh Surgery

The complex procedure was performed by a team of over 20 medical professionals led by KSrelief and distinguished pediatric surgeon Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. SPA
The complex procedure was performed by a team of over 20 medical professionals led by KSrelief and distinguished pediatric surgeon Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. SPA

Filipino conjoined twins Ayeesha and Akhizah underwent on Thursday a successful separation surgery at the King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital (KASCH) in Riyadh.
Following directives from the Kingdom's leadership, the complex procedure was performed by a team of over 20 medical professionals led by Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and distinguished pediatric surgeon Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah.
The five-hour surgery, divided into five stages, addressed the challenge of the twins sharing a liver. Dr. Al Rabeeah's expertise and the team's dedication ensured a smooth operation. The medical team is now closely monitoring the twins' recovery, with a positive outlook for their long-term health.
"This success is a testament to the dedication and skill of our medical team and the unwavering support of the Kingdom's leadership," Dr. Al Rabeeah said, expressing his gratitude for the collaborative effort. "It brings us immense joy to see these children given a chance for a better life," he added.
The Saudi conjoined twins program, established in 1990, stands as a beacon of hope for families worldwide. This landmark surgery not only showcases the Kingdom's advanced medical capabilities but also underscores its commitment to humanitarian aid and medical excellence on a global scale. The program has reviewed cases of 136 twins from 26 countries, and now, successfully separating Ayeesha and Akhizah, the total number of twins separated stands at sixty-one accomplishments.

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Heavy Rains Flood Congo’s Capital

People walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)
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People walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)
People walk through the flooded streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)

Major flooding hit several neighborhoods in Congo's capital Kinshasa, killing at least 19 people and causing severe damage, authorities said Saturday.

Heavy rains Friday through Saturday triggered floods and landslides in Kinshasa's western neighborhood of Ngaliema, killing at least 17 people, the local mayor, Fulgence Bolokome, told the radio station Top Congo. Two avenues in the city were also cut off, he added.

Two other people died when the deluge toppled a wall in the southern neighborhood of Lemba, Mayor Jean-Serge Poba said. A police camp and a bridge were damaged, The AP news reported.

“It was around 3 a.m. when we heard a loud noise. When we went outside, the neighbors’ wall had collapsed. The man and his wife both died, leaving behind five children who made it out unharmed,” resident Clovis Kalenga told The Associated Press.

In April, floods in Kinshasa killed at least 22 people and cut off access to over half the city and the country’s main airport.