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Families sleep on Delhi sidewalks while caring for hospitalized relatives

Confirmed1 source · Oct 17, 2026

Public hospitals in the Indian capital provide financial aid for patient care but leave families to find their own overnight shelter, often forcing them onto the streets.

Families sleep on Delhi sidewalks while caring for hospitalized relatives
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What happened

Patients travel significant distances to receive treatment at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need receive financial aid for their medical care. Families accompanying hospitalized patients are often on their own for overnight accommodations and frequently resort to sleeping on sidewalks outside hospitals.

Context

The gap between medical care funding and housing support creates a burden on families already managing the stress and expense of a loved one's hospitalization.