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17 October 2026

Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital

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Source reporting: NPR News

Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital

Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street. (Image credit: Sajad Hameed for NPR)

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