Newly born siamese twins referred to Mulago

Health

Newly born siamese twins referred to MulagoPublish Date: Oct 28, 2012

By Vision Reporter

Olive Kanimi, 38, wife of Robert Kyaligonza, 45 of Kabende zone, Kijura in Kabarole district, delivered conjoined twin boys at Fort Portal Hospital recently.

The Siamese twins weighed 5kg and share a chest and stomach.

Hellen Biira, a midwife, said the children had not shown any complications and they would be referred to Mulago Hospital

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