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Families of Delhi hospital patients often sleep on sidewalks due to lack of accommodations

Patients travel far to Delhi public hospitals and get financial aid, but their families struggle to find overnight places to stay.

Oct 17, 2026, 5:36 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (National Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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NPR News reported that patients travel long distances to receive treatment at public hospitals in Delhi, where financial aid is available for their medical care.

However, families accompanying these patients often face the challenge of finding overnight accommodations, with many ending up sleeping on sidewalks near the hospitals.

The lack of designated lodging options forces families to stay on the streets while their loved ones undergo treatment.

This situation highlights a gap in support services for patients' families at public healthcare facilities in Delhi.

Efforts to address this issue could improve the overall experience for patients and their families during hospital stays.

Sources
  1. NPR News: Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
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