Neurological Surgery Medical Value Travelers from Rwanda to India

Neurological diseases contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Structural, biochemical or electrical abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves can result in a series of symptoms. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness. Latest statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that around one in six of the world’s population, suffer from Neurological disorders like Alzheimer and Parkinson disease, strokes, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy to migraine, brain injuries and neuroinfections, with some 6.8 million dying of the maladies each year.

Neurosurgery or neurological surgery is the medicinal specialty which looks after the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which concerns any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. The specialty of neurosurgical care includes both adult and pediatric patients. Dependent upon the nature of the injury or disease a neurological surgeon may provide surgical and/or non-surgical care.

Some of the Neurological disorders are:

Aphasia
Asperger Syndrome
Encephalitis and Meningitis
Hematoma
Head injury and Tumor
Dementia
Spinal Conditions
Brain Hemorrhage
Parkinson’s Disease

Special Services For Rwanda Patients

Special and individualized care – We ensure fast and efficient services, which include immediate diagnostic and treatment procedures with no waiting lists. There is 24/7 staff for full patient support services, who are well trained to handle the most complex situations. Depending on the urgency, there are special consultations for scans, clinical investigations organized for Rwandan medical tourists. Even if you are not insured, we ascertain that you are equally benefitted; and we don’t need any doctor’s referral to cater to you. We attend each and every Rwandan with supreme care and patience.

Special packages – One thing that comes into consideration and is obviously very crucial while choosing a treatment destination, is the cost factor. We understand this and ensure that our patients are happy and supremely satisfied with the pricing of the treatments and procedures, they are looking for. We specially offer very cost effective packages for medical tourists from Rwanda; customize the packages keeping in mind that patients are coming from all sections of the society.

Free second opinion – When it comes to illness and related procedures, certainly there can be some doubts in your mind; regarding the proficiency of the doctor or about the clinical investigation. So that you have no doubts regarding these factors and have full trust in us, we can arrange for free second opinion in our empanelled hospitals. This will surely help in clearing your dilemma and cement the trust in our relationship further.

Language Assistance – It is very important that the medical personnel are capable of handling this language issue, as health issues need to be communicated accurately and in a very detailed manner. So, we look after this issue by arranging expert translators/interpreters so that the requirements of our Rwandan friends reach the doctor properly and vice versa.

Quick visa assistance – We make the visa process absolutely uncomplicated and hassle free. Our 24/7 visa assistance is at your disposal to look after all your queries and needs related to visa. We make it as simple as possible so that there is no time wastage, keeping in mind your health issues and the associated urgency.

Logistics Support – We are with you right from the moment you arrive at the airport. Our staff is there to receive the medical tourists at the airport, ensure that the guesthouse/hotel is perfect for the travelers. Further, we monitor your admission formalities and keep a detailed track your treatment process at the hospital – either in person or over phone – as and when required. Also, we provide regular medical updates about you to the sponsor of the treatment such as, the insurance agency, charity organization, your employer, etc.

Special food – Every health issue, its treatment and the suggested procedure comes along with its own dietary schedule and restrictions. We make sure that the food issues and such restrictions are well taken care of, ensuring your good health. We have special tie-ups with local food chains; customized diet plans are proffered keeping in mind speedy recovery and for better outcomes for the Rwandan patients.

Follow up services – After any treatment/procedure, the most important phase is the follow up. Without this, the procedure is considered incomplete and can lead to a relapse. Follow up is important both for the patient as well as the doctor/surgeon. We ensure that there are no obstacles or interruptions in this phase and organize follow up services even after the patient is back in his own country, after his successful treatment in India.

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 in Rwanda. There are doctors and assistant staff available in such camps to guide Rwandans regarding many health issues and associated precautions.

Some of the Neurosurgery procedures:

Laminectomy
Stereotactic Radio Surgery
Vagal Nerve Stimulation
Ventricular Shunt
Deep Brain Stimulation
Sympathectomy
Rhizotomy
Cerebral Aneurysm Repair
Pallidotomy
Endotracheal Intubation

India is very renowned for providing treatment, medical care and surgery for international patients beyond borders and can proudly claim to offer wide-ranging neurological surgeries.

Neurological surgery: India in an Advanced Position

With the advancing years, medical research, education, healthcare and technology in India have evolved at a revolutionary speed. Application of technological advancement in the arena of healthcare has been very competent. Especially in the field of Neurosurgery, India has done pioneering work, providing excellent medical facilities and the doctors use the most progressive techniques and equipment for invasive surgeries and micro-surgical treatments.

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As the number Neurological disorders are increasing so is the amount of research about it. The Neurological Society of India (NSI) data says that approximately one hundred thousand different types of Neurological surgeries are performed in India each year, with a high rate of success and at reasonable prices; making India one of the most sought after countries. The hospitals in India are backed with a team of highly qualified and skilful Neurosurgeons, fully equipped to perform the most progressive types of Neurological procedures.

Neurosurgeons in India have been educated at the leading institutes in India; following which, they undergo specialized training in well-known institutes around the world. These proficient surgeons leave no stone unturned in their treatment and have been scrupulously offering the best possible care to patients from all around the world. It would, therefore, be hard to find a neurological ailment that an Indian Neurosurgeon has not encountered or fixed.

Native of Rwanda Wins the Battle of Life with Brain Tumour Surgery in India

Shema Ingabire in Rwanda
Mrs. Shema Ingabire from Rwanda

“This year was the worst time for my family as I was diagnosed with brain tumour. According to the doctors, surgery was the only treatment option for me. As brain tumour surgery is one of the most complex surgeries my family was not ready for me to undergo the same in Rwanda. Reason being that it is still not developed well in the field of healthcare and lacks qualitative treatment.”

“As we dint have ample of time to search for the best alternatives we decided to take the assistance of Spine and Neuro surgery Hospital India as per recommended by a family friend.”

“Initially we were nervous about the choices made be us for my treatment but all our doubts disappeared as soon as we reached India. The experts of this firm were prompt with their services and ensured that we do not find any shortcomings while our visit in India. They managed everything concerned with our tour including the visa; pick drop facilities, hotel reservations and our journey back home. It was because of their assistance that I underwent surgery with the one of the best neurosurgeons of India. If I am in a healthy condition and am able to talk in front of you is all because of the excellent treatment offered by Spine and Neurosurgery Hospital India.”

Handful of Neurosurgeons catering to the Rwandans

Epidemiologic data from the Global Burden of Disease illustrates that there is a significant amount of infectious and non-infectious neurological illness in the developing countries like Rwanda. The neurological disorders rampant in Rwanda are Alzheimer's and Dementia, Epilepsy, and other neurological disorders respectively. Specifically, the annual mortality rate per 100,000 people from Parkinson’s disease in Rwanda has increased by 29.9% in the recent years. According to the Health Department of Rwanda, current statistics show that the country has only 725 healthcare professionals making the ratio one doctor to 16,000 patients. This does not meet the WHO recommendation of at least a doctor to 10,000 patients; and the persistent shortage of health workers that has prevailed in public hospitals over the years in Rwanda has steadily gone from bad to worse, as mentioned by the experts from the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.

Despite the availability of fundamental healthcare amenities in the constitution of Rwanda, the ground reality is a sorry picture. Rwanda faces acute shortage of medical staff due to ignorance, underfunding and refusal to accept postings in rural areas. More than half of the doctors leave for more training or better-paid jobs and the remaining staff does not have adequate medical capability to even cater to the minimal healthcare needs of the country’s population. The situation is far worse for complex treatments such as Neurological surgeries.

Latest statistics from the Rwanda Medical Association (RMA) show that one in five Rwandan patients has Neurological conditions. Further, Rwanda currently suffers from a significant deficit of neurologists! Sadly, because of the shortage of Neurosurgeons, 56 percent of the patients with severe injuries die after 24 hours. Thus, with no practicing neurosurgeons in many provinces, Rwandans have to look for places such as India, where such surgeries are readily available and at inexpensive prices.

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The meager number of neurosurgeons dictates and is able to command premium rates for conducting Neurological surgeries. This makes it unaffordable for most unlike the well-off Rwandans who have easy access to the treatments they need. But curtailing the compensation of these experts would make them emigrate, making the situation more nightmarish for such patients.

Inflow of Neurosurgery patients from Rwanda to India

Along with the rise in Neurological disorders, the healthcare expenditure has also been on the rise continually. Neurosurgical procedures remain one of the top procedures for which international patients travel to India. The lower cost of healthcare in India compared to USA, UK and South Africa is the main aspect that attracts Rwandans to come all the way to India. Many travel to neighboring African countries such as South Africa, Mozambique, etc.; some travel to countries as far as India, Singapore, Dubai, etc. A complex surgery could cost 30 percent lesser in India as it would be in many leading countries. The findings by International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) show that the average range of savings in India is 65-90 percent. No wonder that several thousand Rwandans prefer to travel to India for their medical treatment. Further growth potential is huge.

If 2,000 Rwandans would visit India every year, out of that, about 200 would be visiting for Neurosurgeries alone. Cost and quality advantages are with India and medical value travel providers and hospitals in India are, therefore, giving South African hospitals a run for their money and reputation. India has received several thousand medical value travelers from Rwanda since 2010. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism (IJHMT) statistics say that the number of medical tourists coming to the country for medical purposes was 200,000 in 2016.

The hospitals and medical staff in India have adept doctors with the right expertise and cutting-edge equipment to conduct even the most complex Neurological surgical procedures; and most importantly low cost patient-centric treatment to ensure that more and more Rwandans travel to India for Neurosurgeries and other medical procedures. A collaborated effort by Indian Hospitals, Medical Value Travel providers, along with Ministry of Health and Child Care in Rwanda would be essential to bridge the gap between these medical tourists and the perfect therapy needed for them.

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India & International : +91-9325887033

About Indian Hospitals

India offers some of the best medical treatments in the world. The private hospitals in India have excellent reputation and our healthcare sector has sustained enormous boom in recent years. Despite the prejudices about healthcare in developing countries, rest assured that the cancer surgery hospitals in India are at the forefront of medical technology and are well equipped with the modern state of the art technology and highly qualified and experienced cancer surgeons. Indian doctors are considered the best in the world with the high level of surgical expertise that evolves from many years of training.

Hygiene in private hospitals in India is excellent and the Rwanda patients seeking cardiac surgery are screened for HIV and Hbs Ag antibodies to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases and incidence of MRSA is minimal. The operation theatres have laminar air flow installed and gaining the ISO9001 standardisation, a voluntary standardisation run b a nongovernmental body where the hospitals must pass rigorous tests to be certified is increasingly becoming popular in the hospitals and the clinics.

Medical Visa Information for Patients from Rwanda to India

Indian Embassy in Rwanda

The Embassy of India has not been established in Rwanda yet. Rwanda nationals are eligible for Indian e-Visa that can be applied online for saving time.

Apply for e-Medical visa online at least four days before the date of travel with a window of 120 days. By that way, you will get the Indian e-Visa approval letter before leaving Rwanda for India, so that you can pick up Indian e-Visa at the arriving airport. Once in India he/she can stay for a maximum of 60 days.

Applicants can visit www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa for more information and to apply online.

For any clarification, send email to indiatvoa@gov.in or cons.kampala@mea.gov.in.

Eligibility for Rwandans applying e-Visa to travel to India

Rwandan Travellers whose sole objective of visiting India is short duration medical treatment, recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, or casual business visit.
Passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
Rwandan Travellers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.

Visa invitation letter

When you are applying for a medical visa, a visa invitation letter is required. A visa invitation letter is a formal document that is sent to the patient from the Indian hospital that sanctions his/her medical treatment in that hospital in India.

This also serves the purpose of a proof that the patient has indeed contacted with Indian hospital and will be having his or her treatment there. The visa invitation letter consists of the patient details, details of his/her ailment, treatment procedure and duration of the treatment involved. Hence it is an important and mandatory document required during the application and for the sanction of a medical visa to the patient.

Embassy Information

Commercial Section/Commercial Representative

Officer In-charge:
Mr. Inderpreet Singh,
A Attache (Admin), High Commission of India, Kampala.
Phone- +256-41-4342994/+256-41-4344631,
E-Mail- admn.kampalamea.gov.in