Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Govt: Newborn Deaths at MY Hospital Not Caused by Rat Bites
Two babies died at a hospital in Indore.
The government investigated and said the babies' deaths weren't caused by rats but by health issues they already had.
The court found fault with the staff and the pest control company for not following safety rules.
The government will move the baby care units to a better hospital and is making sure this doesn't happen again.
The court wants everyone to follow the rules to keep babies safe.
Government report states that newborn deaths were due to pre-existing conditions, not rat bites.
The court noted negligence by staff in reporting the incidents and implementing preventive measures.
The government is blacklisting the pest-control agency.
Neonatal care units will be moved to a super-specialty hospital.
The court suggests a separate authority could be created to ensure adherence to guidelines.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh government, Indore High Court
- What
- Investigation into newborn deaths at MY Hospital
- When
- August 30 and 31, report submitted September 15
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To determine the cause of death of two newborns and address concerns about safety and negligence.
- Incident Location
- MY Hospital, Indore
- Newborn Deaths
- Two
- Government Finding
- Deaths due to pre-existing medical conditions
- Cause of Negligence
- Duty staff, pest control agency
- Government Action
- Shifting neonatal care units, blacklisting pest control agency