By Dr. Julian Abeso (Head of Pediatrics Department, Mbale Regional Referral Hospital)

A 16-year-old student, Mwajuma Nankya, in S.2 at Busolwe Seed School, gave birth to quadruplets at Busolwe Hospital in Butaleja District.

Nankya, who hails from Namulemu Village in Butaleja Town Council, delivered the four premature babies at just 29 weeks into her first pregnancy. Dr. David Okanya, the Medical Superintendent at Busolwe Hospital, confirmed that all four newborns are girls, with birth weights of 1.4 kg, 1.3 kg, 1.2 kg, and 1.1 kg.

Due to the premature nature of the delivery, Dr. Okanya reported that both the mother and her babies were transferred to Mbale Referral Hospital for advanced neonatal care.

The father of the quadruplets is reportedly a fellow student at a secondary school within Butaleja District.

Dr. Julian Abeso, head of the Pediatrics department at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, confirmed that all four babies are currently in good condition. However, Nankya is concerned about her ability to produce enough breast milk to feed all four children once she returns home.