Mohit Kumar and Jérôme Fanantenana at the conference organized by CSM in Ivandry. India has established itself as the preferred destination for Malagasy patients, with cancer treatment accounting for the majority of medical care requests. To access these cutting-edge medical facilities, families must anticipate a minimum cost estimated at 8,000 dollars, approximately 34 million ariary.

As a leading global medical tourism destination, India has become the essential reference for patients seeking high-tech care at competitive costs. Equipped with world-class hospital infrastructure, highly qualified practitioners, and personalized care, the land of Mahatma Gandhi logically attracts strong international demand. Madagascar is no exception to this global trend.

According to Jérôme Fanantenana, operations director at CureSureMedico (CSM), oncology leads by far in medical evacuation requests to India. "Other complex pathologies, such as kidney transplants and major surgical interventions, are also among the frequent reasons for travel. The length of stay naturally depends on the complexity of each patient's case, but generally requires a minimum of one month on site," he explained.

For surgical procedures, an accompanying person is mandatory. The director reassures regarding support, as a local CSM team takes charge of patients upon arrival in India. These details were shared last Saturday in Ivandry, during the inauguration of the organization's new premises.

Financially, patients wishing to receive treatment in India must budget a minimum of 8,000 dollars, approximately 34 million ariary. In these often urgent procedures, the Indian Embassy in Madagascar plays a key administrative facilitation role. Mohit Kumar, interim chargé d'affaires at the Indian Embassy in Madagascar, confirmed a spectacular increase of over 60% in medical visa issuance over the past year.

Beyond evacuations, India remains a strategic partner of the island in healthcare, through medical equipment donations and ongoing training for Malagasy doctors. Established in Madagascar since 2023, CSM handles all logistics, from visa acquisition to on-site assistance and post-treatment follow-up upon return home. To ensure continuity of care, the entity has implemented a secure and confidential online platform, allowing local specialist doctors to monitor their patients' progress after their medical stay in India.