Rat bite incidents spur Rs 1,000 cr hospital revamp

LAXITY | Rodent bite deaths expose flaws in revamped governing body structure

- Our Staff Reporter

A change in the administrative structure of governing bodies of government medical colleges is being blamed for growing mismanagement in hospitals attached to these institutions. The issue gained sharp attention after two newborns died following rat bites at MY Hospital, Indore.

Until February 2024, the divisional commissioner served as chairman of medical college governing bodies. This ensured coordination with district collectors and local officials, who oversaw maintenance, pest control and were involved in purchase decisions. The collector headed the purchasing committee, keeping the entire hospital system more tightly regulated.