Ethiopia conjoined twins separated after 25-hour surgery in historic medical procedure

Nigerian Tribune | 19-09-2026 10:22am |

Two 2-year-old conjoined twins from Ethiopia, Hiyab and Wuhbto, have been successfully separated after a complex 25-hour surgery at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The girls were born with craniopagus, an extremely rare condition where twins are joined at the head. The historic medical procedure involved a team of specialists. The surgery marks a significant achievement in the field of conjoined twin separation.

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