Rats Bite Patients Hand In Bihar; Tejashwi Yadav Slams Health Minister

PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav introduced a scathing assault on Bihar’s Health Minister Mangal Pandey, criticising him for deteriorating situation of the state’s healthcare machine following a stunning incident the place a affected person’s hand used to be gnawed through rats in Nalanda Medical College and Hospital.

Tejashwi took sturdy exception to the incident and challenged Pandey to a public debate at the state of healthcare in Bihar. “Just arrange the stage and mic, and inform me a day in advance. I’ll come and expose how little work has actually been done,” mentioned Tejashwi Yadav whilst chatting with the media individuals in Patna on Wednesday.

Tejashwi accused the Health Minister of being utterly disconnected from the machine. “He never visits hospitals, not even for surprise checks. When I was Deputy Chief Minister, we launched Mission 60 days, conducted inspections, and took action against over 700 negligent doctors,” Yadav mentioned.

He cited deficient stipulations in clinical schools in Muzaffarpur, Madhepura, and Purnea, announcing they mirror your complete breakdown of governance within the well being sector. “Hospital beds are being sold by mafias, and the health minister of Bihar is clueless,” he added.

Tejashwi Yadav additionally focused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of being indifferent and useless. “He is in an unconscious state. His officials occasionally take him to inspect construction sites in Patna, but beyond that, he is unaware of what’s happening – be it poverty, unemployment, law and order, or the crumbling health system,” Yadav mentioned.

Awadesh Prasad, a disabled individual from Nalanda, used to be admitted to the NMCH on Saturday and underwent surgical procedure. His palms have been bitten through rats post-surgery when he used to be napping at the clinic mattress within the early hours of Sunday. The rat chew incident has induced well-liked outrage and renewed scrutiny of Bihar’s public hospitals.