In an elaborated ceremony that involved the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora and it’s Chief Medical Medical Director, Dr Jaf Momoh, the National Hospital, Abuja on Tuesday discharge its first successful operated conjoined twins- Goodness and Mercy-after 16 months in the hospital. Addressing a press conference at the Trauma Centre, National Hospital, the Minster expressed delight at the leadership of the National Hospital and the medical team that successfully carried out the operation, the first at the National Hospital. “I must especially commend the CMD and management of National Hospital Abuja for their leadership. Separated conjoined twins still require rehabilitation and continuing care. Also giving the report on Haematology support for the separation of the conjoined twins, the acting Head, Department of Haematology Dr E. I. David, said the department provided both technical and blood product support.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 07, 2020 17:26 UTC