Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Rats Invade Madhya Pradesh Hospitals, Sparking Public Outrage
In a government hospital in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, rats were seen running around the orthopedic ward, climbing on patients' beds, and even eating their food.
This happened early on Sunday morning and caused a lot of fear and panic among the patients.
One patient's father recorded a video of the incident, which made many people angry and worried about the safety of patients in government hospitals.
The hospital officials said that the rats might have come because of the construction work happening nearby.
They also said that they would take steps to stop the rats from entering the hospital.
This is not the first time this has happened.
A few months ago, similar incidents were reported in other hospitals in the state, including one where two newborn babies died after being bitten by rats.
Rats were spotted roaming freely in the orthopedic ward of Jabalpur district hospital, climbing on patients' beds and eating their food.
The incident was recorded by a patient's father, sparking public outrage and concerns over patient safety in government hospitals.
Hospital officials attributed the infestation to ongoing construction work and promised to take further steps to prevent such incidents.
Similar incidents of rat infestation have been reported in other hospitals in Madhya Pradesh, including one where two newborns died after being bitten by rats.
The hospital administration has assured that they will seal entry points for rats and conduct further pest control measures.
- Who
- Patients and staff at Jabalpur district hospital (Victoria Hospital)
- What
- Rats invading the orthopedic ward and disturbing patients
- When
- Early hours of Sunday
- Where
- Jabalpur district hospital (Victoria Hospital), Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Ongoing construction work and possible negligence in pest control
- Location
- Jabalpur district hospital (Victoria Hospital), Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Early hours of Sunday
- Number of Rats
- Three
- Affected Ward
- Orthopedic ward
- Patient Affected
- Madan Chaudhary (10-year-old)
- Hospital Response
- Pest control measures and sealing entry points
- Previous Incidents
- Similar cases in Indore and Jabalpur hospitals