Police have launched a manhunt for unknown woman who has dumped her newly born baby at Salima District Hospital.

Salima Police spokesperson Rabecca Ndiwate has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

According to Ndiwate, the incident happened in the week hours of Thursday.

Ndiwate said the newly born baby was discovered by one of the workers at the hospital.

The newly born baby is currently being kept at Salima District Hospital.