Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Rats Found in Satna Hospital's Newborn Care Unit
A video showed rats running around in the Sick Newborn Care Unit of Satna District Hospital in Madhya Pradesh.
This happened after two babies died from rat bites in Indore and rats were seen in Jabalpur's Victoria Hospital.
People are very upset and want the government to do something about it.
The Congress party said the state is becoming the 'Rat Capital of India' and blamed the BJP government for not taking care of the hospitals.
The High Court is also involved in the Indore case, asking the government for an explanation.
Rats were found in the Sick Newborn Care Unit of Satna District Hospital.
This incident follows the deaths of two newborns from rat bites in Indore.
Rats were also spotted in Jabalpur's Victoria Hospital, roaming inside wards.
Public outrage has led to demands for action from authorities.
The Congress party has condemned the government, calling Madhya Pradesh the 'Rat Capital of India'.
- Who
- Patients and staff at Satna District Hospital
- What
- Rats found in the Sick Newborn Care Unit
- When
- Recently, with previous incidents in December 2025
- Where
- Satna District Hospital, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Poor sanitation and maintenance leading to rodent infestation
- Location
- Satna District Hospital, Madhya Pradesh
- Unit Affected
- Sick Newborn Care Unit (SNCU)
- Previous Incident
- Two newborns died from rat bites in Indore
- Another Hospital
- Rats spotted in Jabalpur's Victoria Hospital
- Public Reaction
- Outrage and demands for action from authorities
- Political Response
- Congress condemns government's handling of the issue
- Legal Action
- High Court issues notice to state government in Indore case