Affordable Surgery Packages for Congolese at Best Hospitals from Top Surgeons in India

Owing to the deficit in the medical infrastructure, the health system is not so matured in Congo. Lack of planning, huge number of healthcare professionals migrating to other countries, poor economic and social conditions, are some of the factors that are contributing to this serious deficit. Thus, patients from Congo prefer to travel to other countries to get rescued from their health issues. This has been the case in the past years as well, when only the affluent population of Congo could manage to get treated in other countries.

With India emerging as one of the best and leading medical tourism hotspots of the world, just like patients from other countries, patients from Congo also can now afford various treatments and have started flocking to India for all health related issues. Tour2india4health - as the name suggests has always been at the forefront in fulfilling the needs of such patients and has become the most preferred healthcare related service provider for patients from Congo.

• Straight forward - uncomplicated booking procedure
• Low cost - much lower costs as compared to the cost of what it is in UK/USA
• Low risk - world's highest standards of clinical care, safety and surgical methods assured
• Lowest infection rates - Less than 0.5 percent
• Fast and efficient service - immediate treatment arranged with much lower waiting periods
• Full patient support service - 24/7 service
• No doctors' referral essential
• Specialist consultations - scans, clinical investigations and consultations at short notice
• Strive constantly to maintain the highest levels of services
• Seeking excellence in healthcare
• Simple Straight forward approach towards the client/patient
• High speed delivery of our services
• Reactive and responsive to our clients needs
• To provide a low risk and safe environment at all times
• Maintaining the finest standards of clinical care and surgery

Officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it is located in Central Africa. The country has a 25-mile coastline on the Atlantic Ocean but otherwise it is landlocked. It is the second largest country on the continent. The capital, Kinshasa, is positioned on the Congo River about 320 miles from its mouth. As the largest city in central Africa, it serves as the country's official administrative, economic, and cultural hub.

Congo is bounded to the north by the Central African Republic and South Sudan; in the east by Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania; southeast by Zambia; and to the southwest by Angola. Further, in the west are the country's short Atlantic coastline, the Angolan exclave of Cabinda, and Congo (Brazzaville). The country's key topographical features include a large river basin, a major valley, high plateaus, three mountain ranges, and a low coastal plain. Majority of the country is composed of the central Congo basin, a vast rolling plain with an average elevation of about 1,700 feet (520 metres) above sea level.

Most of Congo lies within the inner humid tropical, or equatorial, climatic region extending five degrees north and south of the Equator. Southern Congo and the far north have somewhat drier subequatorial climates. Such climatic conditions make the country quite favourable for plant and animal life. Further, Congo is rich in natural resources. It is proud owner of vast deposits of industrial diamonds, cobalt, and copper; one of the largest forest reserves in Africa; and about half of the hydroelectric potential of the continent.

More than 200 languages are spoken in Congo. The communication system between groups has been made easy by four national languages: Swahili, Tshiluba (Kiluba), Lingala, and Kongo. The official language is French, which is the language of instruction, business, administration, and international communications. Also, Congo has proven its skills in the arena of sports.

But despite of all this flourishes, Congo hasn't done too well in the area of healthcare. For the past 20 years, Congo has been going through a major healthcare crisis. The government of Congo has been trying desperately to overcome the deficit of medical resources that are ruining the overall development of the country. People are dying of diseases that are preventable but there is limited access to good quality medical care and amenities and inadequate distribution of resources across the country. Thus, public healthcare in Congo is generally of low quality due to widespread corruption, rampant poverty and limited resources.

Credit goes to the fast-paced ascend of the medical tourism industry; a large number of patients from Congo are finalizing India as their treatment destination. 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 other leading nations like USA or UK.

Today India has truly emerged as a very promising option as the ultimate medical tourism destination. Imagine a complex medical procedure being done by the most adept surgeons and at prices as low as one-tenth of what it costs in other leading nations. That's India! India has some of the best qualified professionals in each and every medical sphere, and this fact has now been identified and widely accepted by people around the globe. Right from quality of services, array of procedures and treatment options, availability of top-notch infrastructure and skilled manpower to perform any medical procedure, to zero waiting time - the list of advantages goes on. Some of the factors that are drawing the attention of medical tourists are:

• Expert physicians and specialists with national and international experience
• Usage of cutting edge technology matching global benchmarks
• Highly trained nurses/paramedics and assistant staff
• Low or zero waiting period
• Rejuvenation and recreational programmes for patients
• Huge costs benefits as compared to other countries

As a medical tourism destination, India maintains not only a strong accreditation system, but also a large number of accredited facilities. So if you or your loved ones have been suggested a complex procedure or any other treatment, India would obviously be the best decision. India offers world class medical facilities, at par with any of the western countries, competitive prices for treatments along with patient friendly ambience, making India a very lucrative destination.

All leading and recognized hospitals have invested a lot in technology and operative techniques as newer and newer technologies are being adopted on a regular basis here. Thus, complicated heart surgeries, cancer cure and surgeries, neurosurgeries and even general surgeries are handled by using high-end technology for safe and better outcomes, to minimize complications, enable faster recovery and reduce the length of hospital stay. Thus, all these advantages prove that India is totally equipped and matured when it comes to being a medical tourism destination; so you can stay assured of getting the best in India.

1. Free second opinion - When it comes to illness and related procedures, certainly there can be some doubts that crop up in your mind - can be regarding the competency of the doctor or about the diagnostic part, or about the expenses. We help you get rid of this dilemma by arranging a free second opinion in our empanelled hospitals. This will surely help in clearing all your doubts and enhance the trust in our relationship to the next level.

2. Clinical camps - In order to create awareness about various health issues as well as to provide free and easily accessible services, clinical camps are organized. There are doctors and paramedics to guide you about your health issues.

3. Special packages - Cost is obviously one of the key driving factors that come into consideration while choosing a treatment destination. We ensure that patients are happy and supremely satisfied with the pricing of the treatments and procedures, they are looking for. We have tailor-made packages keeping in mind that patients are coming from all sections of the society.

4. Language Assistance - This is a very crucial issue because health issues need to be communicated accurately and in a very detailed manner. So it is very important that the healthcare professionals are capable of understanding your needs well. We look after this issue by arranging expert translators/interpreters so that your requirement reaches the doctors properly and vice versa.

5. Follow up services - Any treatment or procedure is unfinished without proper follow ups. It is the most important phase after any surgery. Follow up is significant both for patient as well as the doctor/surgeon. We ensure that there are no obstacles or interruptions in the follow up, so you enjoy a speedy recovery. We arrange for follow up services even after the patient is back in his own country.

6. Quick visa assistance - We have 24/7 visa assistance staff to cater to all your queries and requests related to visa. We keep the procedure simple and hassle free for you so that there is low amount of time wastage keeping in mind the health factor and the obvious urgency related to it.

7. Special food - Every treatment and procedure comes along with its own dietary restrictions. We make sure that your food issues and such restrictions are well taken care of. Customized diet plans are proffered keeping in mind speedy recovery and for better outcomes.

Choosing the perfect hospital for any treatment is big leap of faith and trust for any person. For better understanding between patients and healthcare personnel, the warmth and hospitality of Indian hospitals play a major role in choosing India as a healthcare destination. Our network of hospitals is spread across 15 cities of India with 24/7 support and logistics services at hand in all the cities. Based on the medical reports of the patients, our health experts recommend them to the most appropriate facility for their medical management. The recommendation also takes into consideration the financial aspect of the patient's family, air connectivity from the patient's home town, the destination of the medical treatment and the duration that a patient would be required to stay in India. We understand these factors vary from patient to patient and we make sure that each patient's requirements are met, so that the patient and his/her family can take a quick decision.

Apart from the Corporate Hospitals, our network also envelops the Multi-specialty Nursing Homes, branded clinics, Trust Hospitals and economy hospitals, where treatments are much more affordable. This makes it quite viable for the patients coming from all socio-economic sections to get quality healthcare. Following are some of the Corporate Hospitals, Clinics and other hospitals associated with Tour2india4health Consultants, where our Congo friends can get the best possible medical treatment.

With every passing year, India is adopting advanced and cutting edge technology for even the most complex medical condition. Tour2india4health Consultants has always been enthusiastically instrumental in introducing such latest techniques, to ensure that our international friends get nothing but the best for their health. Some of the milestones we have achieved, which are worth mentioning are:

• High Frequency Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer
• Single Hole Surgery for Weight Loss
• Percutaneous Laser Spine Surgery
• High Flex Knee Replacement Surgery
• Gamma Knife for Brain Tumors
• Cyberknife for Complex Cancers

With every passing year, India is increasingly becoming the most sought after medical tourism destination. Renowned mostly for its cost-effective treatments methodologies and surgical procedures, along with best standards in cardiology, orthopaedics, nephrology, oncology and neurosurgery, it has some of the best skilled healthcare professionals. The fact that India homes some of the most adept and qualified healthcare professionals in each and every sphere of medical science, has been recognized and well-appreciated by the world.

Tour2india4health Consultants has more than 5000 surgeons and physicians from every arena of healthcare, empanelled in its network. We have taken the responsibility of lessening the backlog that exists in the healthcare systems of many countries in Africa. We have created a bridge to remove the gap that exists between the suffering patients and the required treatments. We are here to help you access world-class tertiary healthcare services existing in India. Given below are the links through which you can view the profiles of the some of our top surgeons and physicians -

• Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Cosmetic Surgeons
• Detists
• Opthalmologist
• IVF Experts
• Oncologist
• Cardiologist
• Urologist
• Neurologist
• Pediatric Surgeons
• Laparoscopy Surgeons
• General Surgeons
• Bariatric Surgeons

Process flow of coming to India for surgery and medical treatment

The process of coming to India for successful and economically priced medical treatment is not at all that complicated. The process begins with the patient sending his/her query and medical history through email or by discussing the medical condition over a phone call with a healthcare manager. The reports and the case are meticulously studied by our senior surgeons/physicians for a detailed medical opinion, which is then conveyed to the patient so that the patient can understand and plan the next steps accordingly. As a mandatory protocol, all reports are studied and reviewed by not less than three experts for unbiased comprehensive medical opinions. After this, the patient can come to India on pre-decided dates. Additionally, we assist our patients from Congo in getting medical visa approval plus we also arrange all logistic and travel related requirements. More details can be read at the Step by Step Guide for better understanding of the process.

• Fill in the recommended application form, should be signed by the passport holder and nobody else. The signature of the passport holder must tally with that in the passport or else the holder must sign in the presence of the Visa Officer.
• Enclose a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, which becomes valid only 10 days after the inoculation.
• Enclose confirmed air tickets to India and onward or return, as applicable.
• Enclose two recent passport size (37 mm x 37 mm) photographs. One photo must be affixed on the Visa application form on the space provided and the other must be attached to the application Form.
• Enclose a valid Congo Re-Entry Permit or permit for onward destination on the passport.
• Enclose a national passport of sufficient validity with one full blank page for endorsement of Visa.
• Enclose a copy of Congo Dependent/Alien's Pass for all Non-Congo normally domiciled in Congo.
• Copy of Dependent/Aliens Pass, as evidence of residence in Congo (applicable to resident Non-Congo foreign nationals only)

The applicant has to be personally present in Congo while applying for visa.

A medical category visa may be issued under the following conditions:

1. The Indian Missions/Posts abroad may scrutinize the medical documents very carefully and satisfy themselves about the bonafide purpose for which medical treatment visa is being requested.
2. Mission may also check that the applicant has sought preliminary medical advice from his country of origin/country of residence and he has been advised to go for specialized medical treatment. In case the foreign national desires to go for treatment under the Indian system of Medicines, his case may also be considered.
3. This type of visa should be granted for seeking medical attendance only in reputed/recognized specialized hospitals/treatment centers in the country. Although non-exhaustive, following illustrative list of ailments would be of primary consideration; serious ailments like neurosurgery; ophthalmic disorders; heart related problems; renal disorders; organ transplantations; plastic surgery; joint replacement etc.. The basic idea would be that the mission may check the urgency factor related to the need of the medical tourist coming to India for medical treatment/health enhancements.

The initial period for such a visa may be up to a period of one year or the period of treatment whichever less, which can be extended for a further period of one year, by the State Government/FRROs (Foreigners Regional Registration Offices), on the production of medical certificate/advice from the reputed/recognized/specialized hospitals in the country. Any further extension will be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs only on the recommendations of the State Government/FRROs supported by appropriate medical documents. Such visa will be valid for maximum three entries in a year. State Government/FRROs may permit one additional entry in case of emergency.

With India being rated among the best destinations for medical tourism and healthcare services, you can surely explore your options with us for getting rid of your health issues. When you come for medical treatment in India, we ensure that you get an immediate appointment from the concerned doctors/surgeons, with the help of our 24/7 assistant staff, providing 24/7 hours of medical assistance, accommodation, airport pick up, inland conveyance facility for moving to and fro between the hospital and your lodging destination, advanced medical lodging at the hospital premises, access to internationally trained surgeons, JCI recognized medical staff, hygienic food and recreation facilities like holiday tours at renowned Indian resorts. Patients from Congo suffering from serious health ailments, seeking timely and cost effective medical care in India are requested to send their medical case details by filling out enquiry form.