The key facts

  • A newborn went missing at Maternity Hospital No. 1 of the Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology in Dushanbe; the institute confirmed the disappearance on October 13
  • The child was born on October 11 at around 10:00; the family learned of the disappearance on the night of October 12 at around 01:00
  • According to Asia-Plus, the video shows a woman, possibly a maternity hospital employee, carrying the child away; more than 15 people are being questioned

Newborn goes missing in a Dushanbe maternity hospital

A newborn child has gone missing at Maternity Hospital No. 1 of the Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology in Dushanbe. The Asia-Plus outlet reported this, citing relatives. According to available information, 19-year-old Mavzuna Akramova gave birth to her first child — a boy — on October 11 at around 10:00. According to family members, the child was born healthy. That day, the relatives stayed at the medical facility until 16:00, after which they returned home.

The family was informed of the disappearance at night

On the night of October 12, at approximately 01:00, maternity hospital staff called the family and reported that the child was missing. On October 13, the institute confirmed the infant's disappearance. The facility's leadership stated that the situation is under control and that some details of the incident have been established. According to the leadership, additional information will be provided after the child is found and handed over to relatives.

Surveillance footage and the investigation

According to Asia-Plus, the surveillance footage shown to relatives shows a woman — possibly an employee of the medical facility — carrying the child away. The outlet notes that it does not have the video itself, so this information has not been independently confirmed. Relatives reported that the police are searching for the child; there were also reports that more than 15 people are being questioned. The infant's whereabouts and the reason for his disappearance have not been officially named, and the investigation is ongoing.