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Limpopo Conjoined Twins Stable in NICU as Specialists Map Care Plan

The newborn boys remain under multidisciplinary assessment at Mankweng after an intrapartum diagnosis prompted transfer.

Overview

  • A 29-year-old mother delivered male conjoined twins at Mankweng Hospital on 28 January 2026.
  • Both infants are reported stable in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, according to the Limpopo Health Department.
  • Initial assessments indicate an abdominal fusion, with evaluations by neonatologists and paediatric surgeons underway to define shared anatomy and next steps.
  • The mother was referred from Maputha Malatjie Hospital after conjoined twins were diagnosed during labour, leading to an urgent transfer for delivery.
  • Officials say the mother is in good condition, and MEC Dieketseng Mashego plans a visit on a date to be announced.