Fiji's conjoined twins begin journey to life-changing surgery in Saudi Arabia

After spending the first 10 months of their lives joined together, conjoined twins Di Cecea and Jesipeli Kikau will tomorrow begin a journey that could change their lives forever.

The two girls, who were born conjoined alongside their singleton sister, Hossana, at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, will travel with their parents to Saudi Arabia, where they will undergo a highly specialised separation surgery.

The operation will be performed at King Salman Hospital under a humanitarian programme funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Government will cover the full cost of the family's travel, accommodation and the multi-million-dollar surgery, ensuring there is no financial burden on the family.

The life-changing procedure has been made possible through the longstanding bilateral relationship between Fiji and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services will provide a dedicated medical escort team to accompany the family and ensure the twins receive continuous care throughout their journey and treatment.

The birth of the female triplets at CWM Hospital 10 months ago was considered a medical milestone, with Di Cecea and Jesipeli requiring specialised care because of their condition.

Now, after months of care and support from their family and medical teams, the twins are preparing for the next chapter of their lives as surgeons in Saudi Arabia undertake the complex operation aimed at giving them the opportunity to live independently.

As the family prepares to leave Fiji, they carry with them the prayers and well wishes of many Fijians hoping for a successful surgery and a brighter future for the three sisters.