Tag: Conjoined Twins

Conjoined twins Jaga-Kalia separated

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The Kandhamal conjoined twins Jaga-Kalia have been separated during the second phase surgery today at New Delhi AIIMS, informed Odisha Health minister Pratap Jena. The phase II cranial separation surgery of the twins began today at AIIMS, New Delhi at around 9 am. The surgery is likely to take 12 to 13 more […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Phase II separation surgery of conjoined twins Jaga-Kalia begins

Bhubaneswar: The phase II cranial separation surgery of Kandhamal conjoined twins Jaga-Kalia has begun today at AIIMS, New Delhi. The process may take 25 to 27 hours, informed Health Minister Pratap Jena. “The twins were taken to Operation Theatre (OT) at 6 am today. After necessary clinical arrangements, the team of experts started the operation, […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Condition of Jaga, one of the to-be-separated conjoined twins ‘unwell’

Bhubaneswar: Condition of Jaga, one of the conjoined twins – Jaga-Balia from Kandhamal who are presently awaiting their crucial second phase cranial separation surgery is unwell, informed Health Minister Pratap Jena today. Jena further said that the duo has been kept under observation and after their condition improves a decision on the next phase of […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Conjoined twins: Stage-II surgery likely to be postponed

Bhubaneswar: The second phase surgery of the conjoined twins Jaga and Kalia that was scheduled for mid October is likely to be postponed due to acute shortage of blood. AIIMS Neurosurgery Department Head Prof Ashok Mohapatra today said though health condition of the twins from Kandhamal district is stable, they are facing acute shortage of […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Conjoined twins Jaga-Kalia moved to general ward in AIIMS Delhi

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: After successful completion of first phase cranial separation surgery of the conjoined twins Jaga and Kalia at the Neurosciences Centre of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, the duo have been moved from the ICU to the general ward of the hospital today. Doctors at the hospital said the […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Mass prayer offered for well-being of Kandhamal conjoined twins

Bhubaneswar: A mass prayer was offered to Lord Jagannath on Sunday for the speedy recovery and well-being of Kandhamal conjoined twins Jaga-Kalia, who are currently under strict medical observation at AIIMS in New Delhi after first phase separation surgery. AIIMS Neurosciences Centre chief Prof Ashok Mahapatra along with the members of Bhakta Dasia Trust offered […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Conjoined twins Jaga Kalia stable after first phase surgery at AIIMS

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: After successful completion of first phase separation surgery of the conjoined Craniopagus twins Jaga and Kalia at the Neurosciences Centre of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, the duo has been taken out of ventilator and shifted to ICU, AIIMS officials said. Operation team leader Pediatric Neurosurgeon Prof Deepak […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Kandhamal conjoined twins kept on ventilator after 20 hours surgery

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The first separation surgery of conjoined twins Jaga and Kalia of Kandhamal was successfully completed at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Tuesday. The operation went on for nearly 20 hours after which the twins have been kept on ventilator. “After giving anaesthesia to the twins on Monday […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
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Separation surgery of Kandhamal conjoined twins begins at AIIMS

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: A team of 40 surgeons including experts from Japan today began separation surgery of conjoined twins Jaga and Balia of Kandhamal at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Though the entire operation may continue for about 50 hours, the initial phase of surgery will take around 7 to 8 […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Conjoined twins’ surgery: Govt employees urged to donate day’s salary

Kandhamal: The collector of Kandhamal Brunda D today appealed to all government employees here to donate a day’s salary for the treatment of the conjoined twins of the district. The twins, renamed as Jaga and Balia by AIIMS authorities, will be operated after their health condition improves at AIIMS, New Delhi. The AIIMS has formed […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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Odisha govt gives Rs 1 cr for surgery of Kandhamal conjoined twins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has left no stones unturned to save the conjoined twins of Kandhamal. The Chief Minister Relief Fund today approved a financial assistance of Rs 1 crore towards the expenditure for the surgery of the rare twins. The amount will be given to the director of AIIMS, New Delhi as per the […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
Conjoined twins' surgery to be conducted in three phases: Health Minister

Bhubaneswar: The conjoined twins of Milipada village under Phiringia block of Kandhamal district, who are at the New Delhi AIIMS for treatment, are likely to go through surgeries to be conducted in three different phases. The twins, Honey and Singh, will be operated by a 16-member team of doctors. “Around 75 to 80 per cent […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
AIIMS renames conjoined twins Jaga, Balia to seek blessings

New Delhi: The Kandhamal conjoined twins will be operated at the AIIMS, New Delhi, only if a team of doctors formed for their treatment feels condition of the babies is suitable, said AIIMS neurosurgery department head Prof Ashok Mohapatra today. Talking to media persons Mohapatra stated, “Primary investigation of the conjoined twins was done yesterday […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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Railway Minister arranges medical help on train for Conjoined Twins

Bhubaneswar: The Kandhamal conjoined twins travelling to New Delhi AIIMS by Rajdhani Express have received prayers and wishes from across the State for a successful operation. Meanwhile, the Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has arranged for special medical help for the twins on train and after reaching AIIMS. After watching the plight of the two children […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
Conjoined twins leave for AIIMS Delhi to get operated

Bhubaneswar: The conjoined twins of Milipada village under Phiringia block of Kandhamal district today left for New Delhi AIIMS along with family members in Rajadhani Express for further treatment. The twins, Honey and Singh, were also accompanied by Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram assistant manager Soumya Samantray to AIIMS, New Delhi where the conjoined babies will […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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