Fiji to Chennai: Coordinating a Paediatric Cardiac Case

Case study

A paediatric congenital heart case, from referral to discharge

This is a composite, illustrative account based on the kind of paediatric cardiac case MedTrav regularly coordinates from Fiji — not a single identified patient's medical record.

Local diagnosis in Fiji

An infant is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect requiring specialised paediatric cardiac surgery unavailable locally.

Referral via the Overseas Referral Committee

Fiji's Ministry of Health and Medical Services Overseas Referral Committee reviews and approves the case for treatment abroad.

Matched to a paediatric cardiac centre

MedTrav matches the case to a high-volume paediatric cardiac surgery programme in India and a written treatment plan is confirmed.

Long-haul travel & visa coordination

Medical Visa and an attendant visa for the accompanying parent are coordinated alongside the long-haul flights from Fiji.

Surgery & paediatric ICU recovery

Surgery is followed by monitored recovery in a paediatric cardiac ICU before step-down to a standard ward.

0Discharge & handover to Fiji's health system

A discharge summary and follow-up plan is shared with the family's referring physician in Fiji, with tele-consultation check-ins scheduled.

Frequently asked

Questions patients & partners ask

How does a paediatric cardiac case get referred from Fiji to India?

Cases exceeding Fiji's local treatment capacity are referred through the Ministry of Health and Medical Services' Overseas Referral Committee, which approves the case before MedTrav coordinates the Indian hospital match.

Which Indian hospitals handle paediatric cardiac cases from Fiji?

Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Bangalore is among the most common matches for paediatric congenital heart cases, given its very high paediatric cardiac surgery volume.

How long does a paediatric cardiac case from Fiji typically take?

Allowing for the long-haul travel distance, most families plan for 3–4 weeks in India covering pre-operative assessment, surgery and a supervised recovery period before flying is medically cleared.

Is a companion allowed to travel with a paediatric patient from Fiji?

Yes — a parent or guardian travels as an approved attendant under a Medical Attendant visa, coordinated alongside the child's Medical Visa.

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