Times Of Swaziland: FOETUS DUMPED AT HOSPITAL

FOETUS DUMPED AT HOSPITAL
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Sithembile Hlatshwayo on 12/06/2019 08:40:00


MBABANE – Patients got the shock of their lives when they stumbled upon a
foetus which was dumped at the Mbabane Government Hospital yesterday.
As if strategically planned, the foetus was found below the maternity wing where
pregnant mothers deliver their babies. There was a hive of activity at the
hospital as police officers from the forensic department retrieved the foetus at
around 1pm. The hospital staff, including doctors were also present to witness
the scene. It was gathered that the shocking discovery was made by a
seven-year-old child who was in the company of her aunt.
Eyewitnesses said it was at around 9am when the shocking discovery was made and
immediately the hospital’s security personnel was informed and in turn called
the police.
“The child, who was in the company of her aunt, informed her about her
discovery and they reported it to the security personnel,” said the
eyewitnesses. It was suspected that the foetus was dumped at night or in the wee
hours of the morning.
Shocked
When reached for comment on the matter, Director of Health Services, Dr Vusi
Magagula said they were shocked by the discovery and were still wondering why
the person chose to dump it at the hospital. Dr Magagula further encouraged
members of the public to practise safe sex and avoid unwanted pregnancies. Chief
Police Information and Communications Officer Superintendent Phindile Vilakati
confirmed the matter. Vilakati said police were still investigating.