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PNG hospital says anyone prepared to take on conjoined twins 'must be willing to take on' the risks

5 November 2025

The mother of a rare set of conjoined twins is begging doctors to explore other options after a Papua New Guinea hospital recommended against sending the infants overseas for surgery.

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