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Newly born baby discovered abandoned in a sugar cane plantation.

19 February, 2024
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A newly born baby abandoned in a sugar plantation in Namabasa ward in Northern City Division has been rescued.


The baby was rescued by a resident Namono Sarah who was returning from church service.

According to Namono, an elderly woman notified her about a baby’s cries from the sugar plantation. On searching, Namono says the baby was discovered in a manhole. She says the baby was cleaned and later taken to Namatala Police post.

The baby was taken to Namatala Health Centre IV but later transferred to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital for better management.

Grace Akurut the officer in charge Namatala Police Post has cautioned parents against acts of abandoning babies saying they face severe consequences when arrested.

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