Saudi Envoy pledges assistance for conjoined twins

In implementation of directives of King Salman, Nigerian conjoined twins Hassana and Hasina underwent separation surgery by a medical team of 35 specialists in Riyadh

By Adnan Rafique

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Al Maliki Tuesday offered generous assistance for the medical treatment of conjoined twins born to economically disadvantaged families in Pakistan.
He stated in a meeting with Managing Director of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) Syed Tariq Mahmood-ul-Hassan here.
Admiring the PBM’s distinguished pro-poor services, the Saudi Envoy announced that con-joined children, referred by PBM, would be offered the modern medical services in a state-of-the art Hospital in Saudi Arabia sponsored by King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre (KSrelief).
While expressing his gratitude to Saudi Envoy for extending such a kind aid for the poor populace of the country, the MD marked this initiative an imperative allowing the children to enjoy healthy, normal and independent lives.
In a statement, Syed TM Hassan also requested the respected media representatives to be part of this noble cause by making us accessible to poor families with con-joined children. PBM’s toll free number is 0800-66666 and www.pbm.gov.pk is its official website.