AIIMS vs. Private: Kidney Transplant Costs Shockingly Different

• A kidney transplant is a life-saving procedure for kidney failure, with costs varying significantly between government and private hospitals.
• At AIIMS Delhi, the kidney transplant surgery fee is only 8000 rupees, with overall costs remaining very low due to subsidies.
• AIIMS also offers advanced robot-assisted kidney transplants for 20,000 to 25,000 rupees, potentially free with an Ayushman Bharat card.
• Private hospitals in Delhi charge between 4 lakh to 10 lakh rupees for a kidney transplant, sometimes up to 15 lakh rupees for robotic surgery.
• While private hospitals offer quick treatment, government hospitals like AIIMS have long waiting lists despite their affordability.

Why It Matters: Kidney transplant costs are drastically lower at AIIMS Delhi compared to private hospitals, despite long waiting lists.