Rat Bite Incident in ICU at Mira Bhayandar Hospital Triggers Outrage Over Hygiene Lapses
An 89-year-old woman receiving critical care in an ICU ward was allegedly bitten by a rat, raising serious concerns about hospital hygiene, patient safety, and monitoring standards in a restricted medical facility.
March 16 | Mira Bhayandar A disturbing incident at Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Hospital in Mira Bhayandar has sparked widespread concern after an elderly patient was allegedly bitten by a rat while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit. The patient, identified as Suhasini Mathekar, aged 89, had been admitted to the hospital on March 12 and was receiving critical care on ventilator support in the ICU located on the fourth floor of the facility. According to reports, the incident occurred late at night while the patient was under treatment.
Family members reportedly noticed a rat near the patient’s hand early the next morning when they arrived for a visit. The shocking discovery has raised serious questions about sanitation and safety protocols within the hospital, particularly in highly restricted areas such as intensive care units where strict hygiene standards are expected. The incident has triggered public anger and renewed debate over hospital management practices and accountability in healthcare institutions. Critics say the presence of rodents in a critical care unit reflects major lapses in cleanliness, pest control measures, and routine monitoring within the facility.
Medical experts emphasize that ICU wards require the highest level of sanitation and continuous surveillance to protect patients whose immune systems are often weakened due to serious illnesses or advanced age. Any breach in such standards can pose significant health risks. Following the reports, authorities are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and assess whether there was negligence in maintaining hygiene and safety protocols at the hospital. The case has also intensified calls for stricter oversight and improved sanitation practices in public healthcare facilities
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