Mamprobi Polyclinic incident unfortunate, but …

Dear Editor,

THE incident of baby theft at the Mamprobi Polyclinic on Tuesday was quite unfortunate.

It is very sad that a woman that has endured nine challenging months of pregnancy and gone through a Caesarian Section to deliver would go through such an unfortunate situation.

We should be grateful to God that the baby was found and reunited with mother a day after the disappearance.

This is not the first occurrence and I believe may not be the last and is the reason why I welcome the calls for improved security protocols at the various health facilities across the country.

Several speculative narratives are flying all over with calls for a harsher punishment.

As unfortunate as the action of the suspect was, it is important that she is also checked mentally and psychologically. A number of factors may have contributed to this action including an inability to conceive and the ensuing societal pressure and stigma of barrenness.

A lot of women are facing such challenges but have not mustered the courage to attempt such a heinous crime. This should occupy the minds of agencies responsible for women issues to increase awareness on situations like this.

A woman whose marriage is collapsing under the weight of barrenness can be affected psychologically and, in that situation, could arrive at any decision.

Naa Torshie,
Dansoman

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