Rats Spotted in Gonda Medical College Ward Prompt Official Action and Political Criticism

A viral video from the orthopaedics ward of Gonda Medical College in Uttar Pradesh shows rats roaming near patients and oxygen pipelines, raising concerns about hygiene and patient safety. The district magistrate reprimanded the principal and ordered pest control and an inquiry. Hospital officials cited food brought by relatives as a cause. The incident sparked political criticism, notably from the Congress party, highlighting ongoing issues with hospital cleanliness and management.