Update: Malawi Nurse Suspended Over Labour Ward Selfie With Naked Pregnant Woman In The Background

A nurse in Malawi has been suspended pending further investigation after a selfie of her in a labour ward was posted on social media.

The selfie was widely shared provoking uproar on social media.

Joshua Malango, public relations officer for Malawi’s Ministry of Health, who confirmed the development, told the BBC Focus on Africa radio programme the photo was shocking.

Malango said the case had been referred to the Nurses’ Council, which was investigating to see who took and circulated the photo.