Teenager Dies After Over a Decade Wait for Heart Surgery in India

Kota girl, 15, dies at AIIMS Delhi after 13-year wait for heart surgery

A 15-year-old girl died at AIIMS Delhi after a long wait for corrective heart surgery. Tanvi had been visiting the hospital for over thirteen years for her complex condition. Doctors were evaluating her for a possible heart-lung transplant after surgery was ruled out. She experienced a sudden decline in health and suffered cardiac arrest early Tuesday morning. Her father is seeking answers regarding the circumstances surrounding her death.

By ANUJA JAISWAL