US Edition2 Infants Bitten by Rats in MP Govt Hospital, 1 Dead - The Statesman
Hospital inquiry finds staff negligence and pest control failures led to rat bites on two newborns; one infant died from pneumonia, prompting suspensions and a Rs 1 lakh fine on cleaning firm.
- On September 2, ANI reported two newborn babies at Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital in Indore were bitten by rats, resulting in one death and another critical and on a ventilator.
- Hospital dean Dr Arvind Ghanghoria said a broken pipe and recent monsoon rains brought rats into MY Hospital in the last 3-4 days, despite staff reporting sightings and pest control lapsing for years.
- Hospital CCTV captured a rat moving between beds and crawling through wires inside the ICU, while doctors said both newborns with congenital anomalies were very weak and transferred to another facility for specialised care.
- Hospital authorities suspended two nurses, removed the nursing superintendent, fined the private pest-control firm Rs 1 lakh, and Ghanghoria said, `Now, this firm has been asked to carry out pest control work in the entire hospital every seven days instead of every 15 days`.
- Opposition leaders seized on the incident, demanding judicial inquiry and strict action as it highlights systemic hospital shortcomings despite Indore's 'cleanest city' status and recalls earlier cases at MY Hospital.
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A serious negligence has come to light in the biggest government hospital in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. There is a big threat to the lives of newborn babies inside the hospital. Rats nibbled at the hands of newborn babies admitted in the children's ICU, due to which it is claimed that one child died. After this incident, the hospital administration has taken action.
Rat attack in MP hospital ICU leaves newborn dead and another critical
Indore: After rats gnawed on two newborn babies at the government-run Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH) in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, one of these two infants – a girl – died of pneumonia on Tuesday, an official said. Following the incident of rat attack, the hospital suspended two nursing staffers and removed the nursing superintendent from the post. Also, a fine of Rs 1 lakh has been imposed on a private firm tasked with cleaning the hospital …
Indore: 2 Infants Bitten by Rats at MY Hospital; One Dies, Another Critical
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The incident was reported in the early hours of Monday (Sep 1), at around 3 am. Both the infants were very weak, suffering from serious infections and were admitted in the pediatric surgery ward. Among them, one was bitten on the hand and another on the shoulder. India News | Indore: 2 Infants Bitten by Rats at MY Hospital; One Dies, Another Critical.
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