Twins conjoined at birth set to start school

Four-year-old conjoined twins, Rosie and Ruby Formosa, born with slim survival odds, eagerly anticipate their first day of school. Their father, Daniel Formosa, expressed joy at their resilience, saying, “Before the twins were born, we weren’t even sure how far they’d get, but we soon learnt that they are fighters.” Born joined at the abdomen in 2012, the twins shared part of their intestine, undergoing surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital the day after birth.

Despite early challenges, the girls have grown into bright, energetic children. The rarity of conjoined twins, occurring once in 50,000 live births, adds to the significance of their journey. The Formosa family, residing in Bexleyheath, Kent, looks forward to the twins joining their older sister at school. While the parents are thrilled, Daniel Formosa acknowledges the emotional tug of an empty house without the twins running around. Reflecting on their schooling, he notes their seamless integration, attending the same school as their older sister. Conjoined twins remain a rare phenomenon, with Malta having witnessed a similar case in 2000.