Lambaréné, Gabon – A newborn girl was found alive at the Urban Health Center in Lambaréné, the provincial capital of Moyen-Ogooué, on April 29, 2026, according to the Agence gabonaise de presse (AGP).
The infant was discovered by a health agent on the administrative building’s stairs, wrapped in a towel and two plastic bags.
The child, estimated to be one to two days old, is currently under the care of the provincial maternal health service of Moyen — Ogooué. Local authorities and social services have been informed and are conducting an investigation into the identity of the mother and the circumstances of the abandonment. Franklin Ntsambaga Ngouomi, the regional health director of Moyen-Ogooué, has noted that a volunteer will care for the baby until the Prosecutor of the Republic, Alec Patrick Ibinga, at the first instance court of Lambaréné, gives approval for the child’s placement in an orphanage.
The case has sparked concerns over the increasing number of infant abandonment cases in Gabon, with several reports of similar incidents across different regions in recent months.
The incident has highlighted the challenges faced by Gabon’s social services, particularly in providing support to mothers in distress.
The newborn is in stable condition, receiving necessary care, and the investigation into her mother’s identity and the reasons behind the abandonment continues.
The case has ignited a broader conversation about the social welfare of women and children in Gabon, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support systems for mothers facing hardship. Gabon Media Time (GMT) has reported on the increase in child abandonment cases, emphasizing the societal implications and the need for a multifaceted approach to address the issue, including education, healthcare, and economic empowerment.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Agpgabon
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