(The Sun) A GIRL born in the Philippines yesterday has officially taken the world’s population to eight billion.
Vinice Mabansag was chosen by the United Nations to mark the symbolic milestone.
It comes just 11 years since the Earth reached seven billion.
Vinice was born at the Dr Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Tondo, Manila, at 1.29am.
Dr Romeo Bituin, chief of the hospital’s medical staff, said: “We just witnessed the world’s eight billionth baby.
“The mother went into labour at 11pm.
“It was a normal, spontaneous delivery.”
The UN said: “This unprecedented growth is due to the gradual increase in human lifespan owing to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine… Read More
