Rajkot: Rajkot Civil Hospital undertook the operation “Rat Trap” on Saturday, resulting in the capture of 40 large-sized rats in the hospital. This action aimed to address the complaints of rodent infestation within the facility. 40 rats were sticky-trapped across the departments since morning.

In response to reports of rats biting three patients, including two females, a campaign was launched in the government hospital early in the morning. A total of 40 rats were trapped during the operation, which was necessitated by escalating complaints about rats in the facility. Three patients were bitten by rats in the Plastic Surgery Department on the 4th floor of the PMSSY building. Among them, two patients hailed from Rajkot, while one was from Jasdan.

Plastic stickers were placed in different rooms and wards, which successfully trapped 40 mice by the end of the operation. Out of these, 20 mice were trapped by noon, and another 20 mice were caught by the evening.

Previously, patients in the super specialty department of the hospital took matters into their own hands, bringing traps to deal with the rats issue themselves. This initiative was in response to numerous complaints about the rats infestation. The process of tendering for pest control treatment is in progress. DeshGujarat