Families Camp Outside AIIMS Delhi, Hoping for Affordable Last-Resort Care

For countless families across India, AIIMS Delhi represents a final hope for medical treatment due to its heavily subsidised costs. Many travel from distant states, unable to afford private hospital fees, and end up waiting for days in queues, underpasses, and makeshift shelters near the hospital. The sheer volume of patients and their families creates a parallel world of waiting outside the prestigious institution. Limited resources and high demand mean that securing treatment often requires prolonged stays in difficult conditions. The situation highlights the stark gap in accessible healthcare across India, with AIIMS bearing the burden of being a last resort for the poor.