Indian healthcare for travellers?

Question

Hi, I'm going to India for 6 months in July and was wondering how the healthcare works over there. I'll be on a volunteer visa if that makes a difference. Will the travel insurance I take affect what I receive? If I need to be prescribed something how would I go about this, and if I had an emergency would I have to pay for treatment? If I am prescribed something over here is it fine to take it over or are there laws against this sort of thing? Hm it does sound like I'm a bit unprepared, doesn't it?!

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

In july weather is hot I dont know which state u r going but when ever u need some medical help doc,s r really good now   a days big cities have good hospitals medicine no problem make sure u know the salt name of ur medicine may be it is under different name.yes u hv to pay for everything either er or regular in cash right there and then .But i would suggest  u should go to some known doc,s.i just came from calcutta and i need some meds there it was different name but when i told them the salt they gave me exact the same meds .i would hv helped u more if i know which city u going to but dont worry dont drink water from the tap  i prefer boiled water or now a days they said bottle water is good also make sure the seal is good on the bottle..lol.it is India.I am not sure about the travel insurance that u have to figure out some where else .good luck.If u r going to Calcutta (kolkutta) it is crowded but i am sure u gona like it i will go back to calcutt in single heart beat.

Answer 3

Here is an answer I found for you to one of your questions. I I would think That if you are here on a visa you should be able to use One of the Medical clinics in the town/city you will be in as well as the emergency room.  

A traveler requiring medicines containing habit-forming drugs or narcotics (e.g. cough medicine, diuretics, heart drugs, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, depressants, stimulants, etc.) should:

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Have all drugs, medicines, and similar products properly identified;

Carry only the quantity that might normally be used by an individual having a health problem requiring such drugs or medicine:

Have either a prescription or written statement from your personal physician that the medicine is being used under a doctor's direction and is necessary for your physical well-being while traveling.

Medication can be sent by post if the prescription or doctor's letter is included. A notation should be placed on the outside of the parcel stating, for example, "DOCTOR'S LETTER ATTACHED."

I hope I have help you some what. Enjoy the U.S.