The smallest triplets ever delivered and cared for in Trinidad and Tobago have been discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Port of Spain General Hospital after being born at just 27 weeks.

The milestone was announced on April 17 by the North West Regional Health Authority, which praised the infants’ resilience and the efforts of its medical team.

In a statement, the authority said the babies’ survival and development reflect “the highest standards of neonatal medicine, advanced respiratory and nutritional support, and the unwavering dedication of our nursing and medical staff.”

The triplets and their family spent several weeks in the NICU, navigating what officials described as a “long and fragile journey” before being cleared to go home.

While celebrating the outcome, the authority acknowledged the emotional realities of neonatal care.

“The NICU is a place of both hope and heartbreak,” the statement said.

“We remember every baby who has been cared for within these walls and hold close the families whose journeys have taken different paths.”

Health officials said the achievement represents more than a medical first, pointing to the commitment of staff to provide compassionate and consistent care.

“This announcement is not only about a medical first. It is a testament to what our team strives for each day: excellence, compassion, and honesty,” the authority added.

The babies’ names and specific medical details have not been released at the request of their family.

They are now at home and continue to receive paediatric follow-up care.

The family has asked for their milestone to be shared “with quiet gratitude” for the NICU team, the health authority and other families with children in intensive care.

No interviews will be conducted at this time to protect the privacy of NICU patients and their families.