Lautoka Hospital. Photo: Supplied/Fiji MOH
An investigation is underway in Fiji after a baby was found in a sanitary bin in the toilets of a university student hostel in Lautoka city.
A video obtained by The Fiji Times shows the moment the crying baby was pulled out from a sanitary bin in the female toilets.
Fiji police say a student heard the a baby crying inside the washroom on Sunday.
"With the help of the hostel staff, the baby was retrieved and quickly conveyed to the Lautoka Aspen Hospital, where he remains admitted in good health," police said.
Investigators are conducting inquiries and have yet to find the baby's mother.
Anyone with information that could assist with investigations is urged to call Crimestoppers on 919 or the Western Division Command Centre on 9905 457.
Meanwhile, the Fiji National University (FNU) has expressed "profound sadness" over the discovery of the baby boy at its Natabua campus.
The Fiji Times reports FNU's acting vice-chancellor Professor Nii-K Plange describing the incident as "heartbreaking and deeply emotional".
"Our hearts go out to the innocent child and mother, and we pray they both receive the love, care, and protection they deserve.
"We are gravely concerned for the mother and hope she is safe. We want her to know she is not alone, and we are here to provide the assistance she requires should she wish."
Professor Plange added as a university, FNU is reflecting on how much more thry can do to support their students.
FNU is urging students to utilise the free, confidential counselling and health services available across all campuses.
