A day-old baby girl has been rescued after being dumped in the Kasumbalesa area of Chililabombwe District.
The infant was discovered on March 1, 2026, wrapped in a plastic bag with the placenta still attached.
The baby was found around 07:00 hours by a woman who was passing by the area.
Acting Officer-in-Charge at Kakoso Level One Hospital, Mercy Kambo, confirmed that the hospital received the baby girl, who weighed 2.4 kilograms upon admission.
Ms Kambo said the baby was found with the placenta still attached and that medical staff quickly attended to her and managed to stabilise her condition.
She added that the baby experienced a high temperature during the night and was placed on antibiotics.
“The baby girl is currently under hospital care,” she said.
Ms. Kambo added that the child was feeding well and remained in stable condition.
Chililabombwe District Social Welfare Officer, Pauline Mulenga, confirmed that the office was aware of the baby and that she was is under their care.
