Patients / Africa
Specialist care in India for patients from Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia and across Africa
Patients travel from Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia and other African countries for treatment that is hard to find or slow to get at home. We handle the paperwork and the planning from your first message.
Countries we help
Why patients choose Chennai
- Access to specialists and equipment for complex heart, bone, cancer and fertility care
- English is used in hospitals and by most doctors
- A written estimate before you book anything
- Records and referral letters from your doctor at home can be shared securely for review
What we arrange for you
- Hospital invitation letter to support your medical visa application
- Interpreter on request, subject to availability
- Airport pickup and drop
- Family accommodation close to the hospital
- Guidance on paying the hospital and on foreign exchange
- A named coordinator you can message throughout
Getting here
Flights to Chennai often connect through the Gulf, East Africa or other Indian cities. Allow for connection times when you choose your arrival date, and plan to arrive at least a day before your first appointment. Check health entry rules, such as a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from an affected country.
Treatments
Cardiac Care
Chennai has large cardiac centres that treat patients from many countries.
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Orthopedic Care
Many patients travel for hip and knee replacement, spine surgery and ligament repair.
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Cosmetic Surgery
We connect you with board-qualified plastic and cosmetic surgeons and make sure you understand the procedure, the recovery and the risks before you commit to travel.
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Hair Transplant
Results depend on the surgeon, the method and how much donor hair you have.
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Send us your reports and get a written plan
Tell us about your case. We reply with next steps and a written estimate once a hospital has reviewed your records.