The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Tuesday, commended the National Hospital for the successful separation of Siamese twins conjoined at chest and abdomen. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conjoined twins were referred from the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa to the hospital on August 13, 2018. Ehanire, who gave the commendation at a news conference in Abuja, said it was the first time that such surgery would be carried out at the hospital. “The children had to be nurtured from birth to stable size by the medical team before the surgery was carried out. “I am delighted and proud to be with you and with the leadership of the National Hospital for this achievement,’’ he said.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 08, 2020 12:45 UTC