By Lylie Happiness
Oshana Region, 24 July 2023: The heart-wrenching news of the sudden passing of a 1-month-old Namibian infant, Victoria Hambeleleni Namawe, has left the community in grief and disbelief. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 21h00 in the comfort of her home at Oikango No. 2 Village.
According to reports, the infant had been unwell for only a few hours before her untimely demise. Her mother noticed signs of distress when she observed bleeding from the baby’s mouth and nose while they were in Oshakati during a shopping trip. Acting quickly, the concerned mother took the baby to the hospital, where medical attention was provided, and the bleeding was successfully halted.
However, as the evening approached and they returned home, tragedy struck again when the mother noticed that the bleeding had resumed. Despite her desperate efforts, the baby showed no signs of life when she was picked up, leaving the family devastated by the sudden loss.
The news has shocked the community, and authorities have launched an investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death fully. The priority is to ensure a thorough examination of all relevant factors to determine the cause of this tragic event.
The body of the 1-month-old Victoria Hambeleleni Namawe has been transported to the police mortuary for further examination, a necessary step in understanding the cause of her passing.
