It's painful to see old, ailing people languishing for medical attention in a city that never tires of flaunting its healthcare and social justice policies. Come to think of it -- there are close to 60 voluntary organisations in Chandigarh and at least 15 helplines to support people in need of care. But for some reason, none of them has managed to spot the 70-something Amar Singh, who has been living at the Sector 30 bus stop, adjacent to CBI office, for about four months. Alone and incapacitated, he can barely move; so he lies in a corner all day, awaiting help. Today -- after several months -- two people came to see him and offered financial assistance. Two doctors also came after reading about Amar Singh's plight in The Tribune yesterday; the piece was about poor public healthcare in Punjab, and it began with Amar Singh's life story. Singh had no idea why help was pouring. He said, "I heard someone had written something about me in a newspaper. Please write again today. Maybe someone will take me to a hospital. Also please get me a blanket. I feel very cold.' Disabled in an accident 16 months ago, Amar Singh is in desperate need of medical help and care, but none of the hospitals in the city have offered any help. The problem is money, which many NGOs in the city have in plenty. The Chandigarh Social Welfare Department funds several voluntary organisations for the purpose of helping the poor and needy. The Chandigarh Social Welfare Board is yet another funding agency. The Indian Red Cross Society has funds available for the care and support of poor patients like Amar Singh. The society can also arrange free medicines and medical treatment for such people. If that was less -- there are four old age homes for the destitute in this city, now selling its medical tourism potential. Perhaps there is a need for doctors to move out of air conditioned conference halls and first ensure basic healthcare for the needy. The city's bus stops and other open spaces are full of old, ailing people like Amar Singh. What's lacking is Good Samaritans.