Archive · 21 May 2025
Patient Claims Rat Bite at NMCH, Sparks Political Dispute
A patient in a Patna hospital, NMCH, claims a rat bit his toes.
This is not the first time something like this has happened in Bihar hospitals.
The opposition party, RJD, is using this to criticize the government's healthcare system, saying the hospital isn't safe.
The hospital is investigating what happened.
The incident has brought up concerns about hospital safety and the quality of care.
A patient at NMCH alleged that rodents bit his right foot.
The incident occurred in the orthopaedics ward.
The patient noticed bleeding on his toes on May 18.
Tejashwi Yadav criticized the government over the incident.
A senior health official confirmed that action will be taken.
- Who
- Awadhesh Kumar, a patient, alleged a rat bite at NMCH. Tejashwi Yadav criticized the government.
- What
- A patient alleged that rodents bit his foot at NMCH, leading to an investigation and political criticism.
- When
- The incident occurred on the morning of May 18, 2025.
- Where
- Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH), Patna, Bihar.
- Why
- The incident caused concerns about patient safety and triggered political backlash over healthcare management.
RJD's Criticism
Government's Response
Governmental Negligence
RJD's Criticism
The incident reflects broader systemic failures in state-run healthcare facilities.
Government's Response
The government is responsible for healthcare negligence, citing the rat bite incident as another example.
- Hospital
- NMCH
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Patient's Complaint
- Rat bite on foot
- Ward
- Orthopaedic
- RJD Leader
- Tejashwi Yadav
- Incident Date
- May 18, 2025
- Issue Highlighted
- Healthcare negligence