Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian conjoined twins Nancy and Nice underwent a landmark separation surgery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 7, 2026. The procedure was performed by the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme, a world-renowned medical team.
The twins, who were joined at the chest and abdomen, arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier this year for evaluation. The surgery was deemed necessary due to health risks associated with their condition.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the operation lasted several hours and involved a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses. The twins are reported to be in stable condition post-surgery.
The Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme has conducted over 50 successful separations since its inception, making it a global leader in this field. The Tanzanian government expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its medical assistance.
