A Struggle Against Time: Conjoined Twins from Saada Arrive at Al-Sabeen Hospital, Pleading with the World for Rescue Amidst Aggression and Blockade

A Struggle Against Time: Conjoined Twins from Saada Arrive at Al-Sabeen Hospital, Pleading with the World for Rescue Amidst Aggression and Blockade

Abdo Boghail -  Express News

Sana'a - Friday, July 31, 2026

In a scene reflecting the harsh reality of the healthcare situation, five-day-old conjoined twins, joined at the torso, arrived at Al-Sabeen Maternity and Children's Hospital in the capital, Sana'a, from Al-Mahather District in Saada Governorate, seeking a glimmer of hope for life.

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The hospital's medical team confirmed that the twins suffer from a complex conjoined condition requiring a thorough evaluation and highly specialized surgical intervention at an international medical center, given the lack of resources and expertise to perform such delicate operations within Yemen.

The doctors emphasized that time is of the essence, as any delay in transferring the twins to a specialized center could lead to serious health complications that would reduce the chances of a successful separation surgery.

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Despite the urgent medical need, the family is unable to travel abroad for the surgery due to travel restrictions and the closure of Sana'a International Airport, depriving the twins of the opportunity to receive timely specialized medical care.

Urgent Diagnosis and Medical Warning

Dr. Majda Al-Khatib, the hospital director, explained that the medical staff immediately began initial examinations, and the results showed that the case is complex and requires delicate surgical intervention, the capabilities of which are currently unavailable in Yemen.

She said, "The condition is critical and necessitates urgent transfer to a specialized center abroad. Every hour of delay reduces the chances of a successful separation surgery and increases the risks to the twins' lives."

She appealed to international and UN organizations and relevant authorities to take swift action to facilitate the twins' travel and treatment, emphasizing that "the children's right to life and treatment must transcend all political considerations."

 Shocking Figures

According to the hospital's medical team, conjoined twins are a rare condition worldwide, requiring highly specialized evaluation and surgery at international centers.

The Ministry of Health and Environment presented alarming figures at a press conference last week:

- 80 newborns under 28 days old die every day.

- 22,000 cases of fetal malformations have been recorded in areas targeted with prohibited weapons.

- 3,000 children with congenital heart defects require travel for treatment.

- 300 children with leukemia, 30% of whom urgently need bone marrow transplants.

However, the blockade prevents all of them from traveling.

A Humanitarian Appeal

Doctors at the hospital are urging a swift response to save the twins before it's too late, emphasizing that time is of the essence in such rare cases.