Technology comes into focus as MNH separates conjoined twins

Formerly conjoined twins with their mother, Ms Esther Simon (left), and Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) maternity ward supervisor Stella Rugashara during a press briefing at MNH. The twins were separated at the hospital on Sunday. PHOTO | OMAR FUNGO 

In Summary

• This is the first successful surgeon to separate conjoined twins. In 1994 the hospital carried a similar operation but one of the conjoined twins died.
• Since then the hospital has been referring conjoined twins abroad for operation.

By Syriacus Buguzi
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