SaralnamaOn 28 Aug 2025, at Siwan's Marwa Referral Hospital in Bihar, security guards were seen giving injections to patients due to a shortage of trained medical staff. Videos showed guards administering injections while trained nurses avoided the task. Locals and patients expressed fear for their safety, calling the situation dangerous. Earlier, a patient was mistakenly given a dog bite vaccine instead of treatment for cough and fever. Officials admitted staff shortages and said guards were trained to handle some medical duties. Health experts and residents criticized this practice, warning it risks patient lives. They demand proper doctors and nurses be appointed and regular inspections to ensure patient safety. The incident highlights serious negligence in Siwan's government health services and raises questions about accountability and urgent reforms. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 15:55 IST; source: link)