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Treatment in India from Kenya

India is the most common destination for Kenyans travelling for treatment, especially for transplants, cancer care, heart surgery and joint replacements. Large private hospitals have international patient desks that help with quotes, medical visas and airport pickups.

What treatment costs in India

Knee replacementPlan to stay 2 to 3 weeks Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Hip replacementPlan to stay 2 to 3 weeks Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Kidney transplantPlan to stay 4 to 6 weeks Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Liver transplantPlan to stay 6 to 8 weeks Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Bone marrow transplantPlan to stay 8 to 12 weeks Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Cancer treatmentPlan to stay 1 to 2 weeks for tests and a plan; longer for treatment Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Heart bypass surgeryPlan to stay 2 to 3 weeks Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Spine surgeryPlan to stay 1 to 3 weeks Ask hospitals for a quote See costs IVFPlan to stay 2 to 3 weeks per cycle Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Hair transplantPlan to stay 3 to 4 days Ask hospitals for a quote See costs BBLPlan to stay 10 to 14 days Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Dental veneers and implantsPlan to stay 5 to 7 days per trip Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Children's heart surgeryPlan to stay 2 to 4 weeks Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Brain surgeryPlan to stay 2 to 4 weeks Ask hospitals for a quote See costs Second opinionPlan to stay Often done from your reports; 3 to 7 days if you travel Ask hospitals for a quote See costs PET scanPlan to stay 2 to 4 days Ask hospitals for a quote See costs

Treatment only, in US dollars. Hospitals confirm the price after reviewing your reports.

Why patients choose India

  • Large hospitals with high volumes in complex surgery
  • Treatment often costs less than in private hospitals in Kenya
  • Direct flights from Nairobi, and English widely spoken

Main hospital cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Visa and travel

India offers a medical visa (including an e-visa) for patients and an attendant visa for companions. India also checks the yellow fever vaccination certificate of travellers from Kenya, so carry yours.

Documents to prepare

  • Valid passport (at least 6 months left)
  • Visa for the country you choose
  • Your recent medical reports, scans and test results
  • A referral letter from your doctor in Kenya, if you have one

Budget on top of treatment

  • Flights for you and a companion
  • Visa fees
  • Hotel or apartment near the hospital before and after treatment
  • Meals and local transport
  • Medicines to take home
  • Follow-up care back in Kenya

Not sure India is right for you?

See the same treatments in the other countries, or choose "Not sure yet" on the form.

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Prices are indicative and change often. Visa rules change too: check them on the official government site before you book. This page is general information, not medical advice.

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