By Gloria Amoh
The Bole District Hospital in the Savannah Region achieved a remarkable medical milestone on September 24, 2024, delivering triplets, all boys, via Caesarean section.
The mother, who had previously undergone two Caesarean procedures, gave birth under the skilled hands of Specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist Dr. Jonathan Wadeyir Abesig, the hospital’s Acting Medical Superintendent.
What came as a surprise to the medical team and the parents was that multiple prenatal scans had indicated the mother was expecting twins.
Speaking to Nkilgi FM, Dr. Abesig highlighted the unexpected nature of the delivery, which marked the first triplet birth in the newly constructed maternity complex at the Bole District Hospital. “This milestone marks the first triplet delivery in the new maternity complex built by former President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama,” he said.
Dr. Abesig further explained the rarity of naturally conceived triplets, which occur at an estimated rate of 1 in 10,000 births. He emphasised the need for better diagnostic services to ensure accurate prenatal care. “This is important to us because it tells us about the need for improved diagnostic services,” he remarked, underscoring the importance of modern medical facilities in handling high-risk pregnancies.
Despite the high-risk nature of the delivery, the advanced equipment at the new maternity complex ensured a safe procedure, with both the mother and her three sons in good health. Dr. Abesig called attention to the critical role the hospital’s new facilities played in the success of the procedure, and acknowledged the need for continued support for families facing the unique challenges of caring for multiple newborns.
The father of the triplets, Mohammad Mujahid Baba, who hails from Tamale in the Northern Region, expressed his delight at the safe delivery of his three sons. He thanked the medical team for their efforts and celebrated the addition of his children to the family.
Dr. Abesig concluded by appealing to the public for support for the family, recognising the joys and challenges that come with raising triplets, and emphasizing the importance of community backing for such extraordinary circumstances.