Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Teen Dies After 14-Year Wait for Heart Surgery at AIIMS
A teenage girl from Rajasthan died after waiting 14 years for heart surgery at AIIMS in Delhi.
Her family says they were promised surgery multiple times but it never happened.
They claim the hospital discriminated against them because they were poor.
AIIMS says the surgery wasn't possible because of how complicated her heart condition was.
The hospital has started an investigation to find out what happened.
The family is very sad and wants justice for their daughter.
18-year-old girl died at AIIMS Delhi after a 14-year wait for heart surgery.
Family alleges discrimination and delays in treatment due to their economic status.
AIIMS states corrective surgery was not feasible due to the complexity of her heart condition.
An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the sequence of events and treatment provided.
The girl was first evaluated in 2012 and was diagnosed with a complex congenital heart defect.
- Who
- 18-year-old girl from Rajasthan’s Kota and her family
- What
- Death after 14-year wait for heart surgery at AIIMS
- When
- September 1, 2023
- Where
- AIIMS Delhi
- Why
- Complex heart condition deemed inoperable by AIIMS, family alleges discrimination and delays
- Patient's Age
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Ventricular septal defect with pulmonary atresia
- First Evaluation
- October 10, 2012
- Date of Death
- September 1, 2023
- Inquiry Ordered
- Yes, by AIIMS director
- Family's Allegations
- Discrimination against poor patients, delays in treatment
- AIIMS Statement
- Corrective surgery not feasible due to complexity