Surgery in India for Kenya Nationals, Special Medical Treatment Packages for Kenyan Patients in Indian Hospitals

About India

India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and proudly homes a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress over the years. India is the 7th largest country in the world and stands apart from the remaining Asia, hemmed in by mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical beauty. India has a different aspect of its personality to proffer to each of the travellers visiting the country.

Located in South Asia, bordered by Pakistan, Nepal, China and Bangladesh, India is South Asia's largest, sovereign, democratic republic. Teeming with a billion plus people, India will astound you with its diversity; be it the snow wrapped peaks of the north, the sunny beaches down south, to dense forests, gorgeous temples, and vibrant festivals to cities that have developed to become the IT hubs of the country. Further, owing to its powerful diversity, India makes an interesting tourist destination coupled with mouth watering cuisine that would certainly make people come back for more.

Spiritually, India is a secular country where many religions were born and are living and flourishing together. As Mark Twain rightly described India in the following lines:

"India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grandmother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only."

About Kenya

Kenya is a country that is located in East Africa. Home to about 48.46 million people, Kenya has a hot climate due to its location. It lies directly on the equator, and is surrounded by Somalia to the east, Kenyan to the north, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and Sudan to the northwest. The country's official languages are Swahili and English. It does not have an official religion, although Christianity is highly prevalent and practiced throughout the country. Its capital, the city of Nairobi, the largest city in the country, is home to 3.5 million people.

Kenya is the major safari country in Africa, and Nairobi is the safari capital of the world. Kenya has a system of well-managed nature reserves across the country, where lions, rhinos, elephants and zebras, antelopes and birds can be seen in the wild. Kenya is blessed when it comes to geographical diversity. It possesses a wide range of topographical features - from the low plains found along the coast, bisected by the Great Rift Valley, to the fertile plateau in the west. The Great Rift Valley is home to a number of lakes, arid and rugged landscapes, and volcanic landforms with areas of active hot springs and geothermal activity. The terrain includes tropical forests, desert savannas, mountains, and coastal areas. The highland areas of Central Kenya provide fertile ground for farming, making Kenya one of the most agriculturally productive countries in Africa. The north of Kenya, however, is largely desert land scattered with thorn bush. This contrasts greatly with the Kenyan coast, which features many beaches, coral reefs, creeks and coral islands.

However, the scenario changes when it comes to healthcare facilities in Kenya. For the past 20 years, Kenya has been tackling with a major healthcare crisis. The Kenyan government has been striving to bring betterment in the health system of Kenya. Access to good quality medical care and amenities is inadequate and unequally distributed across the country, and is posing a major obstacle in the way of development. Public healthcare in Kenya is generally of low quality due to widespread corruption, rampant poverty and limited resources.

Thanks to the fast-paced ascend in medical tourism, a large number of Kenyans are travelling to India for various medical and surgical procedures. The main attractive facet that is drawing the attention of these patients is the availability of reasonably priced treatments. This is helping these patients in saving a lot of money compared to what they have to shell out in their own country. Majority of the treatments in India cost about as low as one tenth of what they cost in Kenya.