A newborn baby boy in Pakistan is receiving specialized medical treatment after being born with an exceptionally rare congenital condition that left him with six legs.

The infant was born last week in Sukkur, a city in southeastern Pakistan, and was later transferred to the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) in Karachi, where a multidisciplinary team of specialists is evaluating his condition and preparing the safest treatment plan.

According to Dr. Jamal Raza, Director of NICH, the additional limbs are believed to be linked to an extremely rare developmental condition involving an incompletely developed twin during pregnancy. Doctors say parts of the underdeveloped twin remained attached to the surviving baby during fetal development, resulting in the presence of extra limbs at birth.

Medical experts describe the condition as extraordinarily uncommon, with similar cases estimated to occur in roughly one out of every one million births.

Specialists are now conducting detailed examinations to determine the most appropriate surgical approach. Given the complexity of the case, the hospital is also considering consulting international experts to help plan the procedure and ensure the best possible outcome.

While doctors work to provide advanced medical care, the baby’s family is facing significant financial hardship. His father says he cannot afford the cost of traveling from Sukkur to Karachi or covering the expenses associated with the highly specialized treatment.

The family has appealed to charitable organizations and the Pakistani government for assistance, hoping their son will receive the care he needs.

“Our only wish is for our baby to have the chance to grow up healthy,” the family said. “We pray he receives the treatment he needs so that one day we can bring him home.”

As specialists continue their evaluation, the baby’s condition remains under close medical supervision, with doctors focused on giving him the best opportunity for a healthy future.