Travel and Stay in India from Egypt

Can a patient fly direct from Cairo to New Delhi?

There is a direct flight from Cairo to New Delhi.

Who books the flight?

The patient books the flight with the airline or a local agent once the visa is granted.

What does Jivo arrange before departure?

Before travel, Jivo guides the patient on the fit-to-fly certificate and on informing the airline, so that the airline's approval comes in time. Jivo also shares a pre-travel checklist, including the expected weather in Delhi for the travel dates, and offers budget accommodation options near the hospital, with their costs.

What happens on arrival?

Jivo organises the airport pickup in New Delhi.

How long does an Egyptian patient stay in India?

Egyptian patients on chemotherapy should plan for seven to nine weeks in India, and on radiation therapy for six to eight. A kidney transplant takes eight to ten weeks, and a CABG patient should allow three to four. A transplant of bone marrow from a matched sibling or family donor needs three to four months. These ranges are a guide, and the specialist confirms each patient's expected stay.

Who is with the patient in India?

In India, a Jivo case manager and a counterpart from the hospital team coordinate the day-to-day treatment steps and the patient's well-being, so someone is always with the patient.