In the outskirts of Mbala District, nestled within the overspill compound, a heart-wrenching incident unfolded when a 17-year-old girl made the difficult decision to leave her newborn baby boy at Tulamane Clinic on a fateful Saturday, November 11th, 2023.

Despite the flurry of medical staff and the buzz of concerned voices, the girl, whose name remains a mystery, departed, leaving behind a whirlwind of unanswered questions and a baby in need of care.

Whispers swirled amid the corridors of the clinic, murmurs of a young soul who had concealed the truth, spinning a web of deceit that veiled her identity and her circumstances. Despite her departure, the responsibility for her actions lingered, echoing in the earnest expressions of the medical team who scrambled to understand and tend to the abandoned infant.

As the sun dipped beyond the horizon, casting its golden hues over Mbala District, Annie Paul, the District Commissioner, couldn’t shake off the sorrow that gripped her heart upon learning of this distressing event. Her plea echoed through the community, urging parents to guide and support their expectant daughters, ensuring they receive the vital antenatal care crucial for both mother and child.

In the steady and caring hands of Mbala General Hospital, the abandoned newborn found solace. Amid the beeping monitors and sterile halls, a ray of hope flickered—the assurance that this innocent life, despite its tumultuous entry into the world, was now cradled in safety. The hospital’s reassurance echoed through the district: the baby, against all odds, was in a state of good health, a beacon of resilience amidst a tale of abandonment and uncertainty.