United Nations recognises Danica May Camacho from Philippines as one of the world's symbolic seven billionth babies, present her with a special cake
United Nations recognises Danica May Camacho from Philippines as one of the world's symbolic seven billionth babies, present her with a special cake
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"She looks so lovely," the mother, Camille Dalura, whispered softly as she cradled her tiny baby.
"I can't believe she is the world's seventh billion."
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her mother
The baby is the second child for Dalura and her partner, Florante Camacho, who quietly stood in a corner wearing a white hospital gown as television crews and photographers crowded to get a shot of his daughter.
The parents and the baby were met by top United Nations officials in the Philippines, who presented the child with a small cake.
Doctors tend to tiny Nargis, India's 7 billionth baby, born in Uttar Pradesh
There were also gifts from local benefactors including a scholarship grant for the child's study, and a livelihood package to enable the parents to start a general store.
Also on hand to witness the landmark event was 12-year-old Lorrize Mae Guevarra, who was declared the world's symbolic six billionth baby in 1999 and is now in the sixth grade.
"I am very happy to see this cute baby. I hope like me she will grow up to become healthy and well loved by everyone," Guevarra said.
A Cambodian mother smiles at her new-born baby girl in the city of
Sihanoukville. pics/afp
Overpopulated
The child is one of several in countries around the world being declared a symbolic seven billionth human.
It was hoped she would arrive at exactly midnight, but she was delivered two minutes early.
Health Secretary Enrique Ona said the arrival of the world's seven billionth baby also presented the Philippines with an opportunity to assess population related issues.
According to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) State of the World Population Report, the Philippines is the 12th most populous country in the world with 94.9 million people.
China continues to have the biggest share of the population at 1.35 billion, followed by India at 1.24 billion.
The report noted that in many parts of the developing world, where population growth outpaces economic growth, reproductive health care remains a crucial issue.
UNFPA representative Ugochi Daniels said that while the Philippine population remains young, with people under 25 making up 54 per cent of the total, they needed to be taught proper "life skills" and about sexual issues.
She said that while women were having fewer children globally, the overall population continued to go up.
"While our world of seven billion represents a complex picture of trends and paradoxes, there are some essential global truths we observe," she said. "Conversely, there is no one global population outlook."
Nargis, India's 7 billionth baby
A baby girl named Nargis who was born early yesterday in a village in Uttar Pradesh has been declared one of the world's symbolic seven billionth babies.
Nargis was born in the village Malliahabad in UP to proud parents Ajay Kumar and Vinita.
October 12, 1999
The day the United Nations designated as six billion day. Adnan Mevic in Sarajevo, Bosnia was symbolically called the sixth billion baby
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