Overview

• A specially-abled patient at Nalanda Medical College and Hospital in Patna reported rats biting his toes while he slept in the Orthopedics ward on May 18, 2025.
• Hospital authorities, including Dr. Om Prakash, confirmed the incident and have referred the matter to the medical superintendent for investigation.
• The Bihar government has formed a probe committee and promised strict action against negligent staff, as public outrage over sanitation lapses grows.
• Opposition leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav and Manoj Jha, have criticized the Nitish Kumar administration, citing systemic failures in state-run hospitals and referencing a similar November 2024 incident where rats allegedly gnawed a deceased patient’s eye.
• Recurring rodent infestations at NMCH highlight broader concerns about infrastructure, hygiene, and administrative accountability in Bihar’s public healthcare system.