1. Why African patients choose India
India combines JCI/NABH tertiary hospitals, short waiting times, and costs far below Europe or the US — with dedicated coordinators for West, East, and Southern African patients.
Accredited hospitals
Apollo, Medanta, Max, Fortis, BLK-Max, Artemis, Manipal, and Narayana — JCI/NABH tertiary care.
USD quotes
Itemised USD and USD before you fly from Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cairo, Johannesburg, and other African capitals.
Short waits
Cardiac, oncology, and joint replacement can usually start within days of arrival.
English / French on the ward
Support in English, French, Arabic, and Swahili (as needed) for consent and discharge.
2. Africa travel snapshot
Who this page is for
This country hub is written for African patients in Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cairo, Johannesburg, and other African capitals who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these USD figures as a planning baseline — not a final bill.
What SI GlobalMedCare includes
- Written specialist opinion and itemised estimate within 24–48 hours
- Hospital visa invitation letter for Indian High Commissions / Embassies across Africa, plus e-Medical Visa where eligible
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from major African international airports to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- English / French interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: halal, vegetarian, and African-friendly meal arrangements near hospitals
- Tele follow-up after you return to Africa
Usually not in the surgical package
- International airfare and excess baggage
- Tourism, shopping, or extra hotel nights after discharge
- Unplanned ICU / extra implants beyond the agreed estimate
- Donor extra tests for transplant cases (quoted separately)
Send these reports on WhatsApp
- Passport bio page of patient and attendants
- Latest OPD / discharge notes from doctors in Africa
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from major African cities (or anywhere in Africa)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + USD/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 3 to 10 working days depending on country and e-visa eligibility
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, English / French coordinator on the floor
Payment & USD
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to USD so relatives in Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cairo, Johannesburg, and other African capitals can plan. Airport and hospital desks exchange cash; keep some USD/INR for the first 48 hours.
3. Hospitals in this folder
4. Treatment pages
5. Costs in USD and USD
| Procedure | USD | USD | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | $4,500 - $6,500 | $4,500 - $6,500 | 7 - 10 Days |
| Surgical Tumor Resection | $3,500 - $6,500 | $3,500 - $6,500 | 5 - 8 Days |
| Kidney Transplant (Living Donor) | $11,000 - $14,000 | $11,000 - $14,000 | 12 - 15 Days |
| Living Donor Liver Transplant | $24,000 - $30,000 | $24,000 - $30,000 | 20 - 25 Days |
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $3,800 - $5,200 | $3,800 - $5,200 | 5 - 7 Days |
| IVF Cycle (Basic) | $2,500 - $3,500 | $2,500 - $3,500 | 15 - 20 Days |
6. Medical visa
Many African nationalities can apply for an Indian e-Medical Visa with a hospital invitation letter. Others apply at the nearest Indian mission. We map the correct path for your passport.
Valid passport, hospital invitation, medical reports, photos, and proof of funds. Yellow fever certificate may be required on arrival in India from some African countries.
7. Travel from major African cities
Most African patients fly to Delhi via Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, or Istanbul. Direct or one-stop options exist from Nairobi, Lagos, Accra, and Johannesburg. Pickup at DEL Terminal 3. halal, vegetarian, and African-friendly meal arrangements near hospitals.
Patient notes
"Our liver transplant work-up at Medanta was organised from Nairobi. The team handled visa, airport pickup, and donor paperwork."
— James Mwangi, Kenya (Medanta The Medicity)
"Cardiac bypass at Fortis Escorts was clearly priced in USD before we left Lagos. No surprise bills."
— Amina Bello, Nigeria (Fortis Escorts Heart Institute)
8. FAQs for African patients
How do African patients get an Indian medical visa for medical treatment in India?
Eligibility depends on your passport. Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and many others use e-Medical Visa or mission appointment. We confirm the route before you book flights. Many African nationalities can apply for an Indian e-Medical Visa with a hospital invitation letter. Others apply at the nearest Indian mission. We map the correct path for your passport. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Africa travel as medical attendants?
Usually up to two attendants travel on MX / attendant visas using the same hospital invitation. We list passport copies needed from Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cairo, Johannesburg, and other African capitals.
Will someone speak English / French in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in English, French, Arabic, and Swahili (as needed) on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for African families.
How long is the journey from major African cities to Delhi?
Most African patients fly to Delhi via Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, or Istanbul. Direct or one-stop options exist from Nairobi, Lagos, Accra, and Johannesburg. Typical fare band: $450 - $1,100. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for medical treatment in India shown in USD?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows USD so relatives in Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cairo, Johannesburg, and other African capitals can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
Which Delhi hospitals treat African patients?
Apollo Delhi, Medanta Gurugram, Artemis, Fortis Escorts, Max Saket, BLK-Max, Manipal Dwarka and Narayana — matched to the diagnosis, not a slogan.
How do I start a case from Africa?
WhatsApp reports to +91 7289892654 or use the form on this hub. You receive a written opinion and USD/USD estimate, then the visa letter.
Is SI GlobalMedCare owned by the hospitals?
No. We are an independent facilitator. Treatment decisions stay with licensed hospital doctors.