Woman gives birth to conjoined twins at a Limpopo hospital
JOINED AT THE ABDOMENT
Limpopo premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and provincial Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego visits the 29-year-old woman who gave birth to male conjoined twins joined at the abdomen at Mankweng Tertiary Hospital.
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A 29-YEAR-OLD Limpopo woman has given birth to rare male conjoined twins joined at the abdomen.
The babies are currently stable in intensive care while doctors develop a comprehensive management plan.
Limpopo health officials have visited the hospital to support the mother and medical team.
The babies were delivered on January 28 after the mother was referred from Maphutha Malatjie Hospital, according to Limpopo Department of Health spokesperson Neil Shikwambana.
Shikwambana said the diagnosis of conjoined twins was made during labour, prompting an urgent transfer to Mankweng Tertiary Hospital for specialised care and delivery.
“The twins were successfully delivered and are currently stable, receiving care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,” he said.
“Initial assessments indicate that the babies are joined at the abdomen.”
He added that further evaluations are being conducted by neonatologists and paediatric surgeons to define the twins’ anatomy and develop a comprehensive management plan.
The mother is reported to be in good condition and is receiving care from relevant specialists.
On Monday, Limpopo MEC for Health Dieketseng Mashego and Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba visited Mankweng Hospital to express support to hospital management, clinical staff, and the mother.
The department said following the delivery, the twins were admitted to the Neonatal High Care Unit, where they continue to receive close monitoring and specialised care.