Patients and Families Face Hardships While Awaiting Treatment at AIIMS
· India · NDTV
Families traveling to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi often endure prolonged stays in makeshift shelters and underpasses while awaiting critical medical treatment. Many patients rely on the hospital for affordable healthcare, as private medical costs remain prohibitive for low-income households. These families frequently wait in long queues for extended periods to secure appointments or diagnostic services. The lack of adequate, low-cost accommodation forces many to live on the streets near the hospital premises. The report does not specify the exact number of families currently residing in these conditions.
Why it matters
The reliance on AIIMS as a final medical recourse highlights the severe gap in affordable healthcare infrastructure for India's most vulnerable populations.
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