1. Why Ghanaian patients choose India
English-speaking care, transparent USD/GHS estimates, and high-volume heart, cancer, and IVF programmes make Delhi NCR a practical alternative to Europe or South Africa.
Accredited hospitals
Apollo, Medanta, Max, Fortis, BLK-Max, Artemis, Manipal, and Narayana — JCI/NABH tertiary care.
GHS quotes
Itemised USD and GHS before you fly from Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale.
Short waits
Cardiac, oncology, and joint replacement can usually start within days of arrival.
English on the ward
Support in English for consent and discharge.
2. Ghana travel snapshot
Who this page is for
This country hub is written for Ghanaian citizens in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these GHS 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 High Commission of India, Accra, and Indian e-Medical Visa (if eligible)
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- English interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: West African and English-menu guest houses near Apollo, Max, and Medanta
- Tele follow-up after you return to Ghana
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 Ghana
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Accra (or anywhere in Ghana)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + GHS/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 3 to 8 working days with a hospital invitation letter
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, English coordinator on the floor
Payment & GHS
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to GHS so relatives in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale 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 GHS
| Procedure | USD | GHS | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | $4,500 - $6,500 | GH₵ 69,750 - GH₵ 100,750 | 7 - 10 Days |
| Surgical Tumor Resection | $3,500 - $6,500 | GH₵ 54,250 - GH₵ 100,750 | 5 - 8 Days |
| Kidney Transplant (Living Donor) | $11,000 - $14,000 | GH₵ 170,500 - GH₵ 217,000 | 12 - 15 Days |
| Living Donor Liver Transplant | $24,000 - $30,000 | GH₵ 372,000 - GH₵ 465,000 | 20 - 25 Days |
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $3,800 - $5,200 | GH₵ 58,900 - GH₵ 80,600 | 5 - 7 Days |
| IVF Cycle (Basic) | $2,500 - $3,500 | GH₵ 38,750 - GH₵ 54,250 | 15 - 20 Days |
6. Medical visa
Ghanaian patients usually apply for an Indian Medical Visa or e-Medical Visa using the hospital invitation letter. Yellow fever vaccination is commonly required for travel.
Ghanaian passport, hospital invitation letter, medical reports, yellow fever certificate, photos, and bank proof.
7. Travel from Accra
Accra to Delhi is typically one stop via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, or Addis Ababa (about 12–16 hours). Pickup at DEL Terminal 3. West African and English-menu guest houses near Apollo, Max, and Medanta.
Patient notes
"IVF at Apollo Fertility was coordinated from Accra with a clear package in Ghana cedis. We knew the cost before flying."
— Ama Mensah, Accra (Apollo Fertility, Delhi)
"My husband’s angioplasty at Fortis Escorts was scheduled within days of landing. Airport pickup was waiting at T3."
— Kwesi Boateng, Kumasi (Fortis Escorts Heart Institute)
8. FAQs for Ghanaian patients
How do Ghanaian patients get an Indian medical visa for medical treatment in India?
Most Ghanaian passports use e-Medical Visa or the High Commission in Accra. With our invitation letter, 3–8 working days is typical. Ghanaian patients usually apply for an Indian Medical Visa or e-Medical Visa using the hospital invitation letter. Yellow fever vaccination is commonly required for travel. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Ghana 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 Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale.
Will someone speak English in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in English on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Ghanaian families.
How long is the journey from Accra to Delhi?
Accra to Delhi is typically one stop via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, or Addis Ababa (about 12–16 hours). Typical fare band: $550 - $950. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for medical treatment in India shown in GHS?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows GHS so relatives in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
Which Delhi hospitals treat Ghanaian 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 Ghana?
WhatsApp reports to +91 7289892654 or use the form on this hub. You receive a written opinion and GHS/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.