Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Indore Hospital Infant Death: Inquiry, Suspensions, and Scrutiny
In Indore, India, a newborn baby at MY Hospital passed away after being bitten by rats in the intensive care unit.
The baby, who was abandoned by its parents and already very sick, died from existing health problems, according to the hospital.
Nurses and other hospital staff were suspended or given notices.
The hospital has been criticized for its poor conditions.
A committee is investigating the incident, and the pest control company was fined.
The hospital is taking measures to improve sanitation and prevent similar events.
An infant died at MY Hospital in Indore after being bitten by rats.
The baby was abandoned by their parents and suffered from severe health issues.
Medical Education Commissioner served a show-cause notice to the Dean.
Nurses and hospital staff were suspended, and the pest control agency was fined.
A high-level inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the death and the hospital's conditions.
- Who
- Newborn infant
- What
- Bitten by rats; one died
- When
- Monday (bite); Tuesday (death)
- Where
- Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Hospital, Indore (NICU)
- Why
- Rats present in hospital; infant was abandoned with health issues
Hospital Administration
Public/Advocates
Cause of Death
Hospital Administration
Attributed to congenital health issues.
Public/Advocates
Concerned about the impact of unsanitary conditions and rat bites on the infant's health and death.
Responsibility
Hospital Administration
Acknowledges lapses, takes disciplinary action, and is conducting an internal investigation.
Public/Advocates
Demands accountability for negligence and immediate improvements to patient safety and sanitation protocols.
Transparency
Hospital Administration
Committed to a thorough investigation and future pest control.
Public/Advocates
Calling for a complete assessment of hospital infrastructure and operations.
- Hospital
- Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Hospital (MYH), Indore
- Incident
- Newborn infant bitten by rats in NICU
- Outcome
- One infant death; the other stable (existing summary)
- Cause of Death
- Congenital issues, not directly rat bite (hospital)
- Actions Taken
- Suspensions, show-cause notices, fine, inquiry committee
- Hospital Staff Affected
- Nurses, in-charge, superintendent
- Pest Control
- Agile Company fined and warned
- Parents
- Baby was abandoned at the hospital
Sources
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Rats Bite 2 Newborns' Fingers, Head, Shoulder Inside Indore Hospital ICU
Rats bite two newborns’ fingers inside ICU of government hospital in Indore
2 infants bitten by rats in MP govt hospital, 1 dead
Rats Bite Two Newborns at Indore Govt Hospital; Inquiry Ordered
Indore: 2 Infants Bitten by Rats at MY Hospital; One Dies, Another Critical
Newborn girl abandoned by parents and bitten by rats at Indore hospital dies