Rats Roam Oxygen Pipes at UP Medical College, Triggering Public Outrage
A shocking video from Uttar Pradesh's Gonda Medical College has ignited widespread anger across social media platforms. The footage captures multiple rats moving freely in the orthopedic ward. These rodents are seen scurrying across the floor, near patient beds, and dangerously close to critical oxygen pipelines.
Video Details and Immediate Fallout
The video appears to have been recorded by a patient within the ward. It clearly shows rats running openly while other patients lie helplessly on their beds in the background. Journalist Harish Sharma shared this disturbing clip on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"In the orthopedic ward of Gonda Medical College, doctors might arrive late, but the rats are moving quickly and comfortably," Sharma wrote in his post. "They are making their way from the oxygen pipes directly to the patients' beds."
Sharma further added that the rats have been contaminating patients' food by eating it. This revelation adds another layer of concern regarding basic hygiene standards at the medical facility.
Authorities Swing Into Action
Following the video's rapid spread online, Gonda District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan took swift action. She demanded a detailed explanation from the medical college principal, Professor Dhananjay Shrikant Kotastane. The district magistrate also issued orders for immediate corrective measures to address the alarming situation.
Acting on these directives, the hospital administration conducted pest control spraying operations. This disinfection drive targeted not only the orthopedic ward but also other sections of the hospital complex. The move aims to eliminate the rodent infestation and restore sanitary conditions.
Public Reaction and Broader Concerns
The viral video has provoked strong reactions from citizens nationwide. Many social media users expressed deep concern over patient safety and the overall state of public healthcare infrastructure.
One user commented bitterly, "Indians are treated like dogs and goats within their own country. If you are poor, you will be treated like a dog. Even the middle class or wealthy face exorbitant costs for basic safety."
Another user connected the issue to larger political and social problems. "When the public votes based on religion, bribes, or false promises instead of pressing issues like healthcare, this is exactly what they get," the comment read. "They still won't understand. They still won't vote on their own real concerns."
This incident highlights critical gaps in hospital hygiene management. It raises serious questions about infection control protocols and patient welfare standards in government medical facilities. The presence of rodents near life-saving oxygen equipment represents a particularly grave risk that authorities must address comprehensively.
