1. Why Kenyan patients choose India
Delhi NCR hospitals offer transplant, oncology, and cardiac programmes with shorter waits than many regional options, plus English documentation and Swahili interpretation when needed.
Accredited hospitals
Apollo, Medanta, Max, Fortis, BLK-Max, Artemis, Manipal, and Narayana — JCI/NABH tertiary care.
KES quotes
Itemised USD and KES before you fly from Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret.
Short waits
Cardiac, oncology, and joint replacement can usually start within days of arrival.
English / Swahili on the ward
Support in English and Swahili for consent and discharge.
2. Kenya travel snapshot
Who this page is for
This country hub is written for Kenyan citizens in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these KES 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, Nairobi, and e-Medical Visa where eligible
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- English / Swahili interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: halal and East African-friendly kitchens near hospital campuses
- Tele follow-up after you return to Kenya
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 Kenya
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Nairobi (or anywhere in Kenya)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + KES/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 3 to 7 working days with a hospital invitation letter
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, English / Swahili coordinator on the floor
Payment & KES
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to KES so relatives in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret 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 KES
| Procedure | USD | KES | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | $4,500 - $6,500 | KSh 580,500 - KSh 838,500 | 7 - 10 Days |
| Surgical Tumor Resection | $3,500 - $6,500 | KSh 451,500 - KSh 838,500 | 5 - 8 Days |
| Kidney Transplant (Living Donor) | $11,000 - $14,000 | KSh 1,419,000 - KSh 1,806,000 | 12 - 15 Days |
| Living Donor Liver Transplant | $24,000 - $30,000 | KSh 3,096,000 - KSh 3,870,000 | 20 - 25 Days |
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $3,800 - $5,200 | KSh 490,200 - KSh 670,800 | 5 - 7 Days |
| IVF Cycle (Basic) | $2,500 - $3,500 | KSh 322,500 - KSh 451,500 | 15 - 20 Days |
6. Medical visa
Kenyan patients apply for Indian Medical Visa / e-Medical Visa with a hospital invitation. Swahili-speaking support is arranged on request for ward rounds.
Kenyan passport, hospital invitation, medical reports, photos, yellow fever certificate if applicable, and proof of funds.
7. Travel from Nairobi
Nairobi to Delhi is available via Addis Ababa, Dubai, or Doha, with some seasonal or one-stop routings of about 8–12 hours. Pickup at DEL Terminal 3. halal and East African-friendly kitchens near hospital campuses.
Patient notes
"Spine surgery at Artemis was priced in Kenyan shillings before we left Nairobi. The coordinator met us at Delhi airport."
— Grace Wanjiku, Nairobi (Artemis Hospital, Gurugram)
"Chemotherapy planning at BLK-Max was reviewed on a video call from Mombasa. We travelled only when the protocol was clear."
— Peter Odhiambo, Mombasa (BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital)
8. FAQs for Kenyan patients
How do Kenyan patients get an Indian medical visa for medical treatment in India?
With the invitation letter, Kenyan Medical Visa / e-visa processing is often 3–7 working days. We confirm yellow fever and attendant visa rules. Kenyan patients apply for Indian Medical Visa / e-Medical Visa with a hospital invitation. Swahili-speaking support is arranged on request for ward rounds. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Kenya 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 Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret.
Will someone speak English / Swahili in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in English and Swahili on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Kenyan families.
How long is the journey from Nairobi to Delhi?
Nairobi to Delhi is available via Addis Ababa, Dubai, or Doha, with some seasonal or one-stop routings of about 8–12 hours. Typical fare band: $420 - $780. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for medical treatment in India shown in KES?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows KES so relatives in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
Which Delhi hospitals treat Kenyan 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 Kenya?
WhatsApp reports to +91 7289892654 or use the form on this hub. You receive a written opinion and KES/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.