Once-conjoined twins from Odisha, Jaga and Kalia, who underwent a rare successful cranial separation surgery at the Neurosciences Centre of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi will soon travel back to their home in Odisha. According to doctors at the AIIMS, the twins are “clinically well” and do not need ICU or specialised care.
Sources in the Odisha government said the twins are likely to be shifted back by the June-end. Recently, a team of doctors along with government officials from Odisha visited the twins to assess whether they can to be shifted back to the state for follow up treatment.
As per sources, the state government has sought that the twins be shifted by air in view of the prevailing heat wave conditions. It has also urged that a doctor and nurse from AIIMS who are familiar with the treatment of the twins accompany them during transit to avoid any mishap.
The Odisha government has also asked for a detailed discharge summary and history of the twins, including their current treatment schedule, details of diet, physiotherapy and medication and prognosis at the time of discharge to facilitate their seamless treatment in the state.