Tamil Nadu Woman In Dubai ICU, Family Pleads For Help As Hospital Bill Reaches 1.5 Cr

Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 14:34 IST

As per the doctors, the woman needs the ventilator for at least another two months.

The ongoing tensions in West Asia continue to cause global disruption at all levels. Several families are stuck due to the unprecedented crisis. One such family is of Thilakkumar Jalathu Aniruthraraj who moved to Dubai eight years ago. His mother is in ICU in Dubai and due to soaring hospital bills, the family opted for medical repatriation to India. However, their flight got canceled due to the ongoing war.

As per a report by NDTV, Thilakkumar’s mother is ICU for 40 days and per day expense is Rs 3 lakh. Till now the bill has reached to a whopping Rs 1.5 Crore. For a salaried professional, such an expense is nearly impossible to meet.

The doctors treating his mother told NDTV that she will need the ventilator for at least another two months.

Family’s Struggle Toughened Due To War

Desperate, the couple chose medical repatriation to India, where long-term care is more affordable. Doctors cleared her to travel on a commercial medical escort flight scheduled for March 4, which would have cost Rs 7 lakh. However, the escalating war led to the flight’s cancellation.

Now, their only option is a private air ambulance. Due to the conflict, the cost has surged nearly sevenfold to Rs 50 lakh.

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