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Investigations launched into discovery of deceased foetus at KPH

Published:Thursday | November 3, 2022 | 9:24 PM
According to preliminary information received, the foetus was discovered by a man cleaning the sewer underneath the basement of KPH.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness said it has received a report of the discovery of a deceased foetus in the sewer at the Kingston Public Hospital.

According to preliminary information received, the foetus was discovered by a man cleaning the sewer underneath the basement of the hospital.

The health ministry said the matter has been reported to the police and investigations are now underway.

The public will be updated on the progress of those investigations, it noted.

The South East Regional Health Authority can be contacted for further information, said the ministry.

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