Monday, December 10, 2012

3 Infants Admitted


 Edward

















Edward was born on 4th December 2012 by an unknown mother and abandoned the same day at Makongeni within Thika.  The baby was rescued by a Good Samaritan who tied the umbilical cord since it was still attached to the placenta and tied it with a string.  She reported the matter to the police who later took the child to Thika hospital.

 Micah
















Micah was born pre-term on 10th October 2012 with a low birth weight of 1.5 kg.  He was later abandoned by his mother on 24th October 2012 at the new born unit where he had been admitted

Jewel
















Jewel was born on 23rd October 2012 at Thika hospital.  He was admmitted at the new born unit soon after delivery due to moderate asphyxia.  The mother later abandoned her on 4th November 2012.

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