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The silent caregivers

Nov 29, 2025 5 mins read
The silent caregivers

Kolkata, India—In the bustling corridors of Kolkata’s private hospitals, a community moves almost invisibly. They do not appear on rosters, yet their presence is indispensable. They arrive quietly, blending into the long lines of families outside admission desks. They are not patients. They are not medical staff.

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