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Rare two-headed baby born at Berhampur’s MKCG Medical College & Hospital

The medical team is closely monitoring the baby, whose condition has been described as critical. Further treatment decisions will be taken after the assessment of the newborn’s condition.
Published By : Cassian Baliarsingh | October 13, 2026 3:44 PM
Rare two-headed baby born at Berhampur’s MKCG Medical College & Hospital

Berhampur: A rare case of conjoined birth has been reported at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur, where a woman from Kandhamal district gave birth to a baby with two heads on Tuesday. The newborn’s condition is critical, and the baby has been admitted to the hospital’s Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) for treatment.

According to reports, the baby was born in the hospital’s Department of Paediatrics. The unusual physical condition has drawn the attention of the medical team, which is assessing the newborn’s health to determine the appropriate course of treatment.

The baby is currently under close medical observation at the SNCU, where doctors are providing the necessary care. Further details about the newborn’s condition and the treatment plan are expected to emerge following a detailed medical assessment.

Medical Team to Conduct Detailed Assessment

Given the rare nature of the newborn’s physical condition, professors from the paediatrics department are expected to conduct examinations to evaluate the baby’s health. The findings will help doctors determine the next steps in treatment, taking into account the newborn’s overall condition.

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The medical team is closely monitoring the baby, whose condition has been described as critical. Further treatment decisions will be taken after the assessment of the newborn’s condition.

Newborn Under Observation at SNCU

The baby continues to receive treatment at the Special Newborn Care Unit of MKCG Medical College and Hospital. The unit provides specialised care for newborns requiring close monitoring and medical intervention.

The newborn’s health condition and the outcome of the medical assessment remain key concerns as doctors evaluate the case. No further details about the baby’s clinical condition or the possibility of specialised intervention were available at the time of filing this report.

Further updates are awaited from the hospital regarding the newborn’s health and the treatment being considered by the medical team.