Medical treatment in India for South Sudanese patients
South Sudanese patients travel to India for diagnosis, advanced treatment, surgery and specialist medical care. The most important decision is identifying the appropriate specialist, confirming the diagnosis, understanding the treatment options, obtaining a realistic cost estimate and planning the medical journey before travelling. GAF Healthcare helps coordinate this process with hospitals and doctors in India.
Quick answer
Yes. South Sudanese patients regularly travel to India for diagnosis and treatment. India's Ministry of External Affairs specifically identifies medical tourism from South Sudan to India as an established area of travel.
Depending on the diagnosis, patients can seek cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, urology, gastrointestinal surgery, kidney treatment, IVF and fertility care, paediatric treatment, transplant evaluation and many other specialties.
A South Sudanese patient travelling to India for treatment should obtain the appropriate Indian Medical Visa. South Sudan does not appear on the current Government of India's e-Visa eligible-country list, so patients should not assume that an e-Medical Visa is available to them. Visa requirements should be confirmed with the relevant Indian diplomatic mission before travel.
Major medical destinations include Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. India's MEA specifically identifies Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad among destinations used by South Sudanese medical travellers.
There is no single price for a treatment. The final cost depends on the diagnosis, hospital, doctor, procedure, medicines, implants, investigations, ICU requirements, length of stay and complications. GAF Healthcare can help obtain a hospital-specific estimate after reviewing the patient's medical records.
Choosing another country for healthcare is a significant decision. Patients and families usually want clarity about the diagnosis, treatment plan, expected hospital stay, total cost and logistics before travelling. India’s Ministry of External Affairs notes that South Sudanese patients travel to India for diagnosis and treatment and identifies several Indian healthcare cities used by these patients.
GAF Healthcare helps patients understand their options and connect medical requirements with suitable hospitals and specialists in India. A hospital should be chosen for the diagnosis, not for the country name alone.
The India–South Sudan medical relationship is already established. India’s Ministry of External Affairs states that South Sudanese patients travel to India for diagnosis and treatment and that the number of medical visas issued to South Sudanese nationals has been increasing.
The same official bilateral brief records that the Indian Embassy issued 2,556 medical visas to South Sudanese nationals during calendar year 2025. It identifies Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad among the Indian healthcare destinations used by these patients.
The brief also records a six-week artificial-limb (Jaipur Foot) fitment camp organised by MEA at Juba Military Hospital in June–July 2022. That documented relationship does not mean every South Sudanese patient should travel, or that India is automatically the right destination for every diagnosis.
South Sudan’s healthcare system operates in a challenging environment, with access to care affected by humanitarian emergencies, infrastructure limitations, workforce shortages and economic constraints. These facts describe the health-system setting. They do not diagnose an individual patient.
This does not mean every South Sudanese patient needs treatment abroad. International treatment may be considered when a patient needs a particular specialist, advanced procedure, complex surgery, specialised diagnostics, multidisciplinary care or another service that is not readily available or accessible locally. The decision should be based on the patient’s individual medical requirements.
For a South Sudanese patient, travelling to India is about more than selecting a hospital. The process usually involves obtaining a medical opinion, identifying the appropriate specialist, understanding treatment options, receiving a hospital estimate, arranging the Medical Visa, planning travel from Juba and coordinating the stay in India. Depending on the diagnosis, patients may consider India for the specialties below.
Each card links only to a live GAF specialty or treatment page. Where GAF does not yet publish a dedicated page, the category is explained without an invented URL.
Medical, surgical and radiation oncology, including breast, cervical, prostate and colorectal pathways that already have GAF guides.
Breast cancer treatment in IndiaAngioplasty, bypass surgery, valve replacement, device implants and selected paediatric cardiac operations.
CABG surgery in IndiaBrain-tumour surgery, craniotomy, endoscopic and pituitary procedures, hydrocephalus and complex spine surgery.
Brain tumour surgery in IndiaKnee and hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy and rehabilitation planning.
Knee replacement in IndiaProstate and kidney cancer surgery, stone and prostate procedures, and kidney-transplant evaluation.
Radical prostatectomy in IndiaComplex abdominal and HPB surgery, including Whipple and HIPEC where clinically appropriate.
Whipple surgery in IndiaPaediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, neurosurgery and related children’s services arranged with a paediatric team. Children should travel with complete vaccination, imaging and previous treatment records.
VSD surgery in IndiaKidney, liver, heart and bone-marrow programmes are highly regulated. Eligibility must be confirmed by the transplant centre before travel.
Bone marrow transplant in IndiaSouth Sudanese couples may consider India for infertility evaluation and assisted reproductive treatment, including IUI, IVF, ICSI and selected PGT cases. GAF does not yet publish a dedicated IVF page. Eligibility, protocols and applicable Indian regulations should be confirmed with the treating fertility centre before travel.
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass for selected patients after nutritional and medical review.
Sleeve gastrectomy in India
Breast cancer treatment in India is planned from pathology — surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy — not from a single package price.
Cervical cancer treatment in India is planned from FIGO stage, fertility goals and whether surgery or chemoradiation with brachytherapy is the right path — not a single package price.
Prostate cancer treatment in India is planned from stage, Grade Group, PSA and imaging — active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, radiation, hormone therapy or systemic care — not from a single package price.
Colon cancer treatment in India is planned from stage, pathology and molecular profile — colectomy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy — not from a single package price.
Chemotherapy in India uses anti-cancer medicines in planned cycles. GAF planning is $1,500–$8,000+, typically outpatient over 3–6 months.
CABG surgery in India is planned from the named bypass product — first-time grafts, redo or mini approaches quoted from named GAF sheets.
Heart valve replacement in India is planned from the named product — surgical replacement, repair or TAVR quoted from named GAF sheets.
Coronary angioplasty in India is planned from the named PCI product — angiography, stenting or CTO work — not a generic heart-stent package.
Brain tumor surgery in India is planned from the named tumour — glioma, meningioma, pituitary, metastasis or biopsy — as maximal safe resection, not a generic brain-surgery package.
Knee replacement in India is planned from X-rays, ligaments and activity goals — total, partial, revision or robotic-assisted arthroplasty — not from a single package price.
Hip replacement in India is planned from pelvis X-rays, bone stock and activity goals — total hip replacement, resurfacing or revision — not from a single package price.
ACL reconstruction in India is planned from MRI, knee stability and sport goals — graft choice, meniscus work and criteria-based rehab — not from a single package price.
Whipple surgery in India is planned from resectability and imaging — pancreaticoduodenectomy, reconstruction, ICU stay and any chemotherapy — not from a single package price.
Bone marrow transplant in India (HSCT) replaces blood-forming stem cells — named partner planning of $25,000–$70,000.
Use this directory to move from this country page into GAF’s live treatment, specialty and cost guides. Items without a dedicated page are listed for planning only.
Cancer is an important consideration for South Sudanese patients seeking specialist treatment abroad. According to the IARC GLOBOCAN 2022 South Sudan fact sheet, the country had an estimated 8,124 new cancer cases, 5,218 cancer deaths and 11,645 five-year prevalent cases. These are population-level estimates and should not be used to diagnose an individual patient.
The same official fact sheet ranks breast first among estimated new cases in both sexes (1,760; 21.7%), followed by cervix uteri (890; 11.0%), prostate (629; 7.7%), colorectum (564; 6.9%) and liver (393; 4.8%). Among women, breast and cervical cancers accounted for the largest numbers of estimated new cases. Among men, prostate cancer was the leading site, followed by colorectal and liver cancers. GAF does not yet publish dedicated liver-cancer, rectal-cancer or lung-cancer pages; those cases are coordinated through the relevant oncology team after records review.
There is no universal cost of treatment in India. Two patients undergoing the same named procedure can have substantially different final bills because the clinical circumstances may be different. GAF Healthcare presents costs as indicative planning estimates, not guaranteed final prices.
The ranges below are GAF Healthcare planning figures from the live cost catalogue. They are not hospital quotations. Ask the hospital which items are included.
| Treatment | Estimated cost | View cost guide |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy | $1,500–$8,000+Outpatient cycles · 3–6 months typical | Cost guide |
| Immunotherapy | $15,000–$45,000Outpatient q2–6 weeks | Cost guide |
| Targeted Therapy | $8,000–$30,000Oral or infusion · months of therapy | Cost guide |
| Hormone Therapy | $1,000–$4,500Outpatient · often years of tablets | Cost guide |
| CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting) | $5,500–$14,0007–14 nights, then nearby recovery | Cost guide |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $7,000–$18,0008–16 nights | Cost guide |
| Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting | $3,200–$8,5001–3 nights typical | Cost guide |
| Total Knee Replacement | $5,500–$12,0004–7 nights | Cost guide |
| Total Hip Replacement | $6,000–$13,0004–7 nights | Cost guide |
| Brain Tumor Surgery | $6,000–$15,0005–10 nights | Cost guide |
| Kidney Transplantation | $13,000–$25,00010–21 nights; outpatient follow-up in-city | Cost guide |
| Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy) | $14,000–$32,00010–18 nights | Cost guide |
| Bone Marrow Transplantation | $25,000–$70,0004–8 weeks in or near the unit | Cost guide |
A preliminary quotation is based on the information available before treatment. The final treatment plan and cost may change after clinical examination, investigations, medicines, implants, ICU need, length of stay and complications.
Get a treatment-cost review on WhatsAppThe hospital bill is only one component of the overall medical-travel budget. International patients should also budget for items that are often outside the hospital estimate.
Request a written estimate and ask the hospital to clarify inclusions and exclusions before travel. A hospital estimate should not be confused with the patient’s total international medical-travel budget.
India does not have one single medical capital. The right city depends on the treatment, specialist and hospital. India’s MEA identifies Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad among destinations used by South Sudanese medical travellers. GAF’s live catalogue covers these five published cities.
India
Delhi and Gurugram form one of India’s largest tertiary-care clusters, covering cancer, cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, transplantation, gastroenterology, urology, IVF and paediatric specialties. Useful when a family wants to compare more than one hospital in the same region.
India
A major centre for oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, transplantation, orthopaedics, GI surgery, urology and advanced diagnostics. Also an important international arrival point.
India
An established destination for cancer, cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, transplantation, paediatric care and gastrointestinal surgery.
India
Tertiary and quaternary care across oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, urology, gastroenterology, fertility treatment and paediatric care.
India
Specialist hospitals for oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, urology, GI surgery, transplantation and fertility treatment.
Choose the hospital for the specific condition, the specialist, the required technology, multidisciplinary support and a clear written estimate — not for the brand name alone. The campuses below are drawn from GAF’s live India catalogue, one from each published city.
JCI Accredited
NABH AccreditedApollo Athenaa Women’s Cancer Centre is a small, purpose-built floor in Delhi NCR — about fifty beds, opened in 2025, sitting inside the Apollo system’s JCI and NABH frame. It is not a general hospital. Radiation here is planned around breast and gynaecological work, with IMRT, SBRT, SRS and brachytherapy when those techniques spare what surgery would take. A travelling patient should only land here if the tumour actually belongs on a women’s-cancer list.
Read More →JCI AccreditedNABH AccreditedApollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai opened in 2016: 500 beds, JCI and NABH, a radiation list that already includes IMRT, IGRT, SRS and SBRT. Navi Mumbai is the Mumbai tab for a reason — same city cluster, a campus used to international second opinions. Consultants here will not invent a stereotactic indication to shorten a hotel stay. Video first; a date if the plan is theirs.
Read More →JCI AccreditedNABH AccreditedApollo Hospital, Chennai is a Haematology campus in Chennai, India on GAF Healthcare's list. It opened in 1983. 745 beds. JCI · NABH accreditation is current. Named haematologists write transplant, CAR-T and marrow-diagnostic protocols here; medical, radiation and surgical oncology sit on the same map when the case needs them. Records on camera first; a date if Chennai is the right city.
Read More →JCI AccreditedNABH AccreditedApollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills has been a Hyderabad landmark since 1988: 550 beds, JCI and NABH, a radiation department directed by a consultant whose name is asked for across Telangana. IMRT, IGRT, SRS and SBRT are everyday. Brachytherapy fellowship sits on the same floor. Fly to Hyderabad for that named list, not for a city you have never seen. Peer review before the ticket.
Read More →JCI AccreditedNABH AccreditedApollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road is a 250-bed JCI campus in Bengaluru, open since 2007. Radiation oncology here is a consultant bench: IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SBRT, CyberKnife and brachytherapy depending on who you are matched to. South India Today prizes do not book a course; a peer-reviewed plan does. English-first coordinators, Kannada and Hindi on the ward, a date after records.
Read More →The useful sequence is specialty → subspecialty → procedure → city → hospital → doctor. A breast-cancer patient may need a breast or surgical oncologist, a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist. The specialists below are taken from GAF’s live doctor catalogue.
Senior Director & Unit Head - Medical Oncology
Dr. Ajay Sharma is Senior Director & Unit Head - Medical Oncology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised medical oncology in India for 18+ years experience. The systemic list covers C…
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Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology
Dr. Anil K D'Cruz is Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology at Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre in the Delhi NCR, with more than 33 years of experience. He has also practised within Apollo Hospitals in Mumbai, Chenn…
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Principal Director and Head of Department of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Anil Kumar Anand is Principal Director and Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Delhi NCR, with more than 33 years of experience. His practice spans both the external…
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Director of Cardiology
Dr. Aparna Jaswal is Director of Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Delhi NCR, India. She has practised interventional and clinical cardiology in India for 19+ years experience. The cardiology list covers C…
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Chairman, Cardiac Sciences
Dr. Ajay Kaul is Chairman of Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Hospital, Noida, in Delhi NCR, with more than 38 years of experience. His profile records cardiac surgery together with paediatric cardiac surgery. His list covers…
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Executive Director & Head of Department, Neurosurgery
Dr. Sandeep Vaishya is Executive Director & Head of Department, Neurosurgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised neurosurgery in India for 32+ years experience. GAF Healthcare lis…
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Senior Joint Replacement, Sports & Spine Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Yash Gulati is Senior Joint Replacement, Sports & Spine Orthopedic Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised adult orthopaedics in India for 37+ years experience. GAF Healthcare l…
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Chairman of Urology, Renal Care
Dr. Sanjay Gogoi is Chairman of Urology, Renal Care at Medanta - The Medicity in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised urology in India for 27+ years experience. Stone clearance, prostate resection or enucleation, and livi…
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Chairman of Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Pan Max and Head of Department
Dr. Ajay Kumar is Chairman of Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Pan Max and Head of Department at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi NCR, India. He has practised gastroenterology in India for 38+ years experience.…
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Director of Paediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Dr. Ashutosh Marwah is Director of Paediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Delhi NCR, with more than 28 years of experience. He is listed in pediatric cardiac surgery and cardi…
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The Government of India’s current e-Visa eligibility list does not include South Sudan. South Sudanese patients should therefore not assume that the online e-Medical Visa route is available. The appropriate route is generally the regular Medical Visa through the Embassy of India in Juba, subject to the current rules and documentation requirements.
Visa rules, application procedures, fees and submission locations can change. South Sudanese patients should verify current requirements with the Embassy of India in Juba and official Government of India visa resources before making travel arrangements.
Embassy of India, Juba — visa informationMedical Visa document listOfficial Indian e-Visa portal
The Embassy of India in Juba publishes the current Medical Visa checklist. Patients should use those official instructions rather than relying on an old checklist found elsewhere online.
The Embassy of India in Juba states that visitors to India should hold a valid yellow-fever vaccination certificate. Its visa-requirements page adds that travellers should be vaccinated against yellow fever and must carry the original certificate.
Confirm the current vaccination timing and certificate rules with the Embassy of India in Juba and India’s Bureau of Immigration health-regulation guidance before booking flights.
Official e-Visa health-entry notesBureau of Immigration health regulation
Most international medical journeys from South Sudan begin in Juba. The practical journey is often Juba → a transit point → India → airport transfer → hospital.
| Treatment destination | Likely arrival airport |
|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport |
| Chennai | Chennai International Airport |
| Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |
| Bengaluru | Kempegowda International Airport |
Confirm the current itinerary with the airline or travel provider. Flight options from Juba change by season.
Patients should keep both physical and digital copies of important records. Sending complete records before travel can make the preliminary assessment more useful.
For neurological cases, also bring MRI, CT, EEG where relevant, neurology reports and previous surgery notes.
The most suitable accommodation depends on the treatment. A patient recovering from major surgery may need to stay close to the hospital. English is widely used in Indian hospitals for medical documentation and communication with doctors.
Patients may need halal, vegetarian, low-salt, diabetic or other medically prescribed diets. Discuss nutritional requirements with the treating hospital before travelling.
For a patient recovering from major surgery, choose accommodation for hospital access rather than price alone.
Where additional language assistance is needed, discuss this before travelling. GAF Healthcare can coordinate communication requirements as part of the medical-travel process where available. Ask for clarification when a diagnosis, procedure, risk or financial estimate is not clear.
A records-first sequence allows many questions to be addressed before the patient leaves Juba. You do not need to start by choosing a hospital at random.
Provide diagnosis reports, scans, pathology, prescriptions and previous treatment records from Juba or another city.
The appropriate Indian specialist or hospital reviews the available records.
Ask what treatment is being considered and whether additional tests are required.
The hospital provides an indicative quotation based on the available information.
Coordinate the Indian hospital invitation and supporting Medical Visa paperwork.
Follow the current instructions of the Embassy of India in Juba. South Sudan is not on the e-Visa list.
Arrange flights, accommodation, airport assistance and hospital admission around the visa and appointment dates.
Travel from Juba to the selected Indian medical city.
The treating team may repeat investigations before confirming the final treatment plan.
Treatment proceeds after appropriate medical assessment and consent.
The hospital provides discharge instructions, medicines and expected stay guidance.
Post-treatment coordination can continue according to the hospital’s instructions, including remote follow-up where appropriate.
GAF Healthcare helps international patients coordinate treatment in India, from the initial medical enquiry through specialist matching, hospital selection, visa documentation and follow-up. The exact services available should be confirmed before travel.
GAF Healthcare’s role is coordination, not a substitute for the treating doctor. Remote review cannot replace an in-person examination when one is medically necessary.
A preliminary review from Juba can help clarify the specialty, whether further information is required, potential treatment and hospital options, indicative cost and expected stay.
International treatment is not automatically appropriate when the required treatment is already available, the condition is stable, travel creates unnecessary risk, follow-up would be difficult abroad, or the patient is not medically fit to fly.
The doctor should be matched to the patient's diagnosis and procedure. GAF Healthcare’s existing doctor and hospital directories are connected to this country page rather than listing generic “top doctors”.
Yes. India has an established medical-travel relationship with South Sudan. India's Ministry of External Affairs reports that South Sudanese patients travel to India for diagnosis and treatment and that medical visas issued to South Sudanese nationals have been increasing.
There is no single public figure covering every South Sudanese medical traveller. However, the Government of India's latest bilateral information states that the Indian Embassy issued 2,556 medical visas to South Sudanese nationals in calendar year 2025.
South Sudan does not appear on the current Government of India's published e-Visa eligible-country list. Patients should therefore follow the regular Medical Visa process unless the Indian authorities confirm otherwise for their specific passport and circumstances.
The right city depends on the treatment. Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad are among the major destinations identified by India's MEA for South Sudanese medical travellers.
Cancer treatment costs vary considerably according to cancer type, stage, treatment protocol, hospital, medicines, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted treatment and other factors. A hospital-specific estimate should be obtained after reviewing the patient's medical records.
Yes. Patients can submit medical records for review by an appropriate Indian specialist before making travel arrangements.
Patients travelling for major treatment commonly need an attendant. The Embassy of India in Juba currently describes the Medical Attendant Visa as available to the spouse, children or blood relatives of the patient, subject to the applicable rules.
The duration depends on the diagnosis and treatment. Major surgery and cancer treatment may require a substantially longer stay than a consultation or diagnostic visit.
GAF Healthcare can coordinate with relevant hospitals and specialists according to the patient's medical requirement and selected treatment pathway.
The process depends on the hospital and type of treatment. Patients should receive clear information about any consultation, diagnostic or advance-payment requirements before proceeding.
Not necessarily. An initial estimate is based on the information available at that time. The final treatment plan and cost can change after the patient's in-person evaluation and additional investigations.
Yes. Digital copies of medical records, scans and pathology reports can be shared for preliminary review.
In some cases, a specialist can review records remotely and provide an initial opinion. However, many diagnoses and treatment decisions require an in-person examination or additional tests.
Yes. The Embassy of India in Juba states that visitors to India should hold a valid yellow-fever vaccination certificate and carry the original document. Confirm the current vaccination timing before booking travel.
Applicants complete the official online Indian visa form and then submit the printed application in person at the Embassy of India in Juba, together with the required documents and fee. Confirm the current submission hours before travelling to the embassy.
English is widely used in Indian hospitals. If the patient or family needs additional language support, this should be discussed before travel.
Yes. A second opinion can be useful when surgery or cancer treatment has been proposed, the diagnosis is uncertain, or the family wants another specialist assessment.
Ask the treating hospital how frequently follow-up is needed, which reports will need to be repeated, and whether selected reviews can be done remotely after discharge.
If you or a family member in South Sudan is considering treatment in India, the first step is usually to understand the medical requirement. Share the patient’s diagnosis, medical reports and previous treatment details with GAF Healthcare. The case can then be mapped to the appropriate specialty, Indian hospital and specialist.
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This page is intended for general education and medical-travel planning. It does not replace medical advice from a qualified doctor. Cancer statistics are population-level estimates and cannot determine an individual's diagnosis or prognosis. Treatment decisions should be made by the treating specialist after reviewing the patient's medical history, examination and appropriate investigations. Treatment costs are indicative and can change depending on diagnosis, hospital, doctor, treatment complexity, medicines, implants, investigations, length of stay and complications. Visa requirements, fees, documentation and entry rules can change. South Sudanese patients should verify current requirements with the relevant Indian diplomatic mission and official Government of India visa resources before making travel arrangements.
Last reviewed: October 2026
