Beed govt hospital sees surge in twin births, delivers 42 sets in nine months
Beed (PTI): The birth of twins, earlier considered a rare occurrence, has become quite frequent at the civil hospital in Maharashtra's Beed district, which has witnessed 42 sets of twins born at the facility in the last nine months.
The extraordinary count has become a source of pride for the hospital and the district, and the deliveries, which were a mix of both caesareans and natural births, were successfully handled by the staff at the maternity ward.
According to doctors, factors such as assisted reproductive technology (ART), including in-vitro fertilisation IVF, and family history are driving the surge in twin births.
Experts also note a slight increase in the probability of having twins among women over the age of 30.
The arrival of multiple newborns often necessitates specialised care, as twins frequently tend to be premature (born before their due date).
Dr L.R. Tandale, the resident medical officer (RMO) at Beed Civil Hospital, confirmed that the facility is fully equipped to manage this increased workload.
"The rate of twin and triplet births has definitely risen over the past few years, and we have had 42 sets of twins born in the last nine months. Our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is completely prepared to meet this demand," he said.
Dr Tandale said the hospital has a special medical team dedicated to providing comprehensive care for the mothers and infants during and after the deliveries."
The hospital staff emphasised the critical need to protect these newborns from infections, ensure proper breastfeeding, and provide adequate warmth and nutrition during their crucial initial days.
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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
