Public uneasy about foetus incineration

He said the discomfort results from certain cultural beliefs that locals have. He further confirmed that members of the public seem to be unaware of the law regarding the incineration of still-born children.

He explained that the body mass of the foetus determines whether the hospital incinerates the child or not.  "A still-born child weighing less than 500g automatically qualifies to be incinerated with or without the consent of parents whereas those weighing above 500g are handed over to their families for proper burial.