Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Woman Loses Toe After Rat Bite in TN Hospital
A 70-year-old woman named R Tamilkodi was in the hospital after a surgery on her ankle.
While she was in the hospital, a rat bit her toe, and she lost part of it.
She didn't feel the bite because she is diabetic.
Her son noticed the bite and told the hospital staff.
The hospital gave her vaccines to prevent infection.
The AIADMK party said this shows that the government hospitals are not well-maintained.
They also said that the government is more interested in celebrating the Chief Minister's new movie than taking care of patients.
A 70-year-old woman lost part of her left big toe due to a rat bite in a government hospital in Tiruchirappalli.
The incident occurred in the post-operative ward where she was recovering from ankle surgery.
Her son noticed the bite and reported it to the hospital staff, who administered vaccines.
AIADMK criticized the government for poor hospital maintenance and prioritizing the CM's film release.
The hospital administration claimed they undertook rodent-control measures after the incident.
- Who
- R Tamilkodi, a 70-year-old woman
- What
- Lost part of her left big toe due to a rat bite
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Rat infestation in the hospital ward
AIADMK Criticism
Government Response
Hospital Maintenance
AIADMK Criticism
AIADMK alleges poor maintenance and lack of rodent control in government hospitals.
Government Response
Hospital administration claims rodent-control measures were undertaken after the incident.
Government Priorities
AIADMK Criticism
AIADMK criticizes the government for prioritizing the CM's film release over patient care.
Government Response
No direct response from the government on the criticism.
- Patient Name
- R Tamilkodi
- Age
- 70
- Location
- Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- Hospital
- Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital
- Incident Date
- July 23
- Injury
- Lost part of left big toe
- Cause
- Rat bite
- Treatment
- Tetanus and preventive vaccines administered