Community in shock as Mother abandons suspected autistic baby in Agona Swedru

A one-year-old baby boy, displaying signs of suspected autism, has been found abandoned on the Agona Swedru street in the Central Region.

Residents discovered the distressing scene on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

This heartbreaking discovery left residents in shock, raising questions about the circumstances leading to the abandonment of the vulnerable child.

Meanwhile, the police, in collaboration with concerned residents, are actively searching for the suspected mother and her family.

Also, the infant is currently undergoing critical medical care at the Agona Swedru Municipal Hospital.

The issue of child abandonment is gradually making headlines.

The headlines narrate tales that are difficult to fathom — infants left on doorsteps, in trash bins, or public spaces — their fragile lives abandoned without mercy.

Some schools of thought suggest that the reasons behind newborn abandonment are varied and complex.

They encompass a range of factors, including mental health struggles, economic hardship, societal stigma, and a lack of awareness about available options.