The baby was born on Thursday during flight MS887, a Boeing 737-800, en route from Cairo International Airport to Douala International Airport in Cameroon.
The cabin crew of EgyptAir assisted the Cameroonian passenger in delivering her baby during the flight.
After the successful delivery on board, the crew provided the necessary first aid to the mother and the newborn.
The plane landed for emergency at Kufra International Airport in southern Libya, where arrangements were made with the Libyan authorities to receive the mother and newborn and transfer them to Kufra Hospital for further care.
After ensuring the Cameroonian mother's and her child's well-being, the EgyptAir flight resumed its journey to Douala International Airport in Cameroon.
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