Satna Hospital Shocker: Rats Scramble Near Newborns, Families Deny – What's True?

• A viral video shows rats carrying 'mungodi' near newborns in Satna District Hospital's Sick Newborn Care Unit (SNCU), sparking outrage.
• The video, reportedly three days old, contradicts the hospital's claims of regular pest control and rat traps, suggesting staff food in wards attracts rodents.
• Despite the video, some families of newborns, including those staying for a month, deny seeing any rats, raising questions of fear or pressure.
• The incident highlights broader issues at the hospital, including delayed operations, late doctors, ventilator shortages, and staff arbitrary behavior.
• District Magistrate has ordered an investigation, and the health department will deploy a pest control team, as the hospital's reputation and newborn health are at stake.

Why It Matters: Satna hospital faces scrutiny over rats in SNCU; families' denial sparks debate on truth and patient safety.