Newborn baby rescued after being abandoned in bush at Sombo in Wa Municipality

A newborn baby boy was discovered abandoned in a bush at Sombo, located within the Wa Municipality. Farmers returning from their farms heard the infant's cries, located the baby who was naked and helpless, and quickly alerted the Assembly Member for the Sombo Electoral Area, Abubakari Seidu. Shock and distress ensued as residents learned about the baby's condition, with no mother present to provide care.

A midwife, Rafida, arrived at the health centre, bathed the baby, and fed him with NAN 1 infant formula as no mother was present. The assembly member provided NAN 1 formula, and the community rallied together to support the infant. The incident raised concerns among residents, and authorities were alerted to locate the mother. The Social Welfare Department is set to assess the case and take necessary action, while community leaders and the Criminal Investigations Department work to identify the baby's mother.