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Sad! Tanzanian Conjoined Twins Die At Age 21 (photos) by Nobody: 5:50am On Jun 20, 2018
Maria and Consolata Mwakikuti were conjoined at their abdomen and shared organs such as the stomach and part of the aorta, a crucial artery that runs from the heart down to the abdomen. They had separate heads and hearts.
Early investigations soon after their birth confirmed the two sisters could not be separated, said Dr. Faith Kundy, a physician at Iringa Regional Hospital, where the women died.
In December, Maria was diagnosed with a respiratory problem resulting from an inoperable chest deformity, the ultimate cause of her death, Kundy told Reporters.
"They underwent tests and it was very unfortunate that nothing could be done," said Kundy, who was with the twins during their last few days. "It was very sad for me. Apart from being patients they were friends, they were funny people. I feel so sad because they had a hope of living."
But Kundy added it was a major achievement that the twins reached age 21.
Maria and Consolata were taken care of by a congregation of nuns, the Consolata Sisters, and were born at the Consolata Regional Hospital, where their parents left them after birth, according to Sister Jane Nugi.
"They were very lovely, very enthusiastic," Nugi said. "Their plan was to work and to help other people less fortunate in the community. They were suffering of course but they were able to live and want to live. In spite of the bonding condition, they had passion for life."
The women had been studying education at Ruaha Catholic University, added Kundy.
Having become well-known in the East African country, and an inspiration to those who knew them, the twins' deaths cast a somber spell on the country on Sunday.
"I'm saddened by the death of Maria and Consolata. When I visited them at the hospital, they prayed for the nation. Their dream was to serve our nation. Condolences to their family ... and all those affected by their deaths. May they rest in peace," tweeted Tanzanian president John Magufuli in Swahili.
Living with a disability is notoriously difficult in Tanzania. People with disabilities make up some of the poorest and most marginalized segments of Tanzanian society, according to Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania, an organization that provides rehabilitation and disability services across the country.

Source: http://www.apygist.com/2018/06/sad-tanzanian-conjoined-twins-die-at.html

Re: Sad! Tanzanian Conjoined Twins Die At Age 21 (photos) by Shadrackmadu(m): 6:56am On Jun 20, 2018
so they died as a virgin...
click like if am saying nonsense
click share if am making sense.
Re: Sad! Tanzanian Conjoined Twins Die At Age 21 (photos) by sagerasaq: 7:09am On Jun 20, 2018
Re: Sad! Tanzanian Conjoined Twins Die At Age 21 (photos) by sagerasaq: 7:09am On Jun 20, 2018
Re: Sad! Tanzanian Conjoined Twins Die At Age 21 (photos) by sagerasaq: 7:09am On Jun 20, 2018
And someone somewhere thinks his son has sense... This guy above me though undecided undecided undecided
Re: Sad! Tanzanian Conjoined Twins Die At Age 21 (photos) by Nobody: 7:24am On Jun 20, 2018
this twins are two young in the picture to be 21years na. angry
what about our super eagles goal keeper who is too old but 19year. grin

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