89-Year-Old ICU Patient Bitten by Rat at Mira Bhayandar Hospital, Family Alleges Negligence

An 89-year-old woman on a ventilator in the ICU of Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Hospital in Mira Bhayandar was reportedly bitten by a rat on March 13. Her family raised concerns about hygiene and safety lapses, alleging negligence by hospital staff who did not notice the rodent or the patient's distress. They have demanded a thorough investigation, an audit of cleanliness and pest control, and strict action against those responsible to prevent recurrence.