Doctor, Nurse deliver triplets at Odisha PHC with phone guidance

Phulbani: In a remarkable example of dedication and teamwork, a doctor and a staff nurse at the Belghar Public Health Centre (PHC) in Kandhamal district's remote Tumudibandha block successfully delivered triplets under emergency conditions, guided entirely over a mobile phone.

The rare and high-risk delivery took place on July 8 and has since drawn widespread praise, highlighting both the challenges and the heroism of healthcare workers operating in remote tribal regions with limited infrastructure.

The 26-year-old mother, a resident of Deogada village, belongs to the Kutia tribe, one of Odisha’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). According to the news reports, she was rushed to the Belghar PHC after experiencing labour pains. On duty were Dr. Prasanna Suna and staff nurse Sindhulata Jani.

The first child, a healthy baby boy, was delivered without complications at around 10 AM. However, the medical team quickly discovered that the woman was carrying two more babies — a rare and high-risk situation, especially in a rural facility lacking advanced medical equipment and support.

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Over the next two and a half hours, the dedicated team, following Dr. Kar’s instructions, safely delivered two more baby boys. The triplets, weighing 1.4 kg, 1.4 kg, and 1.5 kg, were stabilized and later transferred to the Special Newborn Care Unit at Baliguda Hospital. All three infants are reported to be in stable condition.

The woman’s husband expressed his deep gratitude to the medical staff. The couple already has two children — an eight-year-old son and a four-year-old daughter.

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Speaking about the experience to TNIE, Jani said, “Dr Kar advised me to stay calm and follow his instructions carefully. Thanks to his constant guidance over the phone, we were able to complete the delivery successfully.”