Speak to India's Best
Sickle Cell Bone Marrow Transplant Specialists
from Kumasi, Ghana
For a child with sickle cell, a bone marrow transplant is the one treatment that can offer a cure — but it's a big decision, and you deserve honest answers before you make it. Speak with a senior Indian transplant specialist over video and get a clear, straight assessment within 48 hours. No travel needed to talk, and nothing to pay.
Free of charge. No obligation to proceed.
Quick Answer
Parents in Kumasi whose child has sickle cell disease can get a free video consultation with a senior Indian bone marrow transplant specialist through GAF Healthcare to find out whether a transplant — the only cure for sickle cell — could help. Share your child's reports over WhatsApp, and within 48 hours you'll receive an honest assessment, guidance on sibling matching, and a clear cost estimate, with no need to travel just to talk.
GAF Healthcare connects families of children with sickle cell disease in Kumasi, Ghana with pediatric bone marrow transplant specialists at NABH- and JCI-accredited hospitals in New Delhi, India. Bone marrow transplant is the only curative treatment for sickle cell and is not available in Ghana; with a matched sibling donor, success rates reach around 90%. The free video consultation reviews your child's diagnosis and health, explains the benefits and the real risks honestly, guides HLA matching to check whether a sibling is a donor, and provides a written cost estimate within 48 hours. GAF arranges the visa, accommodation and family support for the stay of around three months.
Key Facts
- BMT for sickle cell in India
- from ~$22,000
- Success (matched sibling donor)
- up to ~90–95%
- Curative
- Only known cure for sickle cell
- Best done
- Young, before organ damage
- Typical stay in India
- ~3 months
- Consultation
- Free, no obligation
How It Works
Start with a specialist call — before you commit to anything
Share Your Reports
Send your medical reports, scans, and test results via WhatsApp. Our team confirms receipt and prepares your case for the specialist.
Video Call with Specialist
A senior Indian specialist reviews your case and speaks with you directly — video or audio, in English, within 48 hours.
Written Plan + Cost
You receive a written treatment recommendation and itemised cost estimate. Then decide at your own pace — no pressure, no obligation.
What's Covered
What the Sickle Cell Bone Marrow Transplant specialist will review
- Reviews your child's diagnosis, how severe the disease has been, and their overall health
- Explains honestly whether a transplant is the right choice for your child — the risks as well as the benefits
- Explains HLA matching and helps you arrange testing to see whether a sibling is a match
- Talks through the whole journey — the preparation (conditioning), the transplant itself, and the months of recovery
- Is clear about the risks, including graft-versus-host disease and infection, so you can decide with open eyes
- Explains why a transplant works best when done young, before organ damage builds up
- Gives a clear, written cost estimate covering both your child and the donor
- Tells you what to send and what your family should expect during the stay
Why Video First
48-hour turnaround
Speak to a senior specialist faster than a local appointment — without leaving home.
Unbiased guidance
GAF is a facilitator, not a hospital. We give honest advice about whether treatment in India is right for your case.
Decide informed
Know exactly what treatment you need and what it costs before you book a flight.
Why India?
Why India for Sickle Cell Bone Marrow Transplant?
- Bone marrow transplant — the only known cure for sickle cell — is available here, and isn't offered in Ghana.
- When a matched sibling is the donor, success rates reach around 90%, and up to 95% for young children treated early.
- Experienced pediatric transplant teams who do this regularly, in NABH- and JCI-accredited hospitals.
- The specialist helps you check whether a brother or sister is a match — the key first step.
- An all-inclusive transplant costs from around $22,000 — far below Western prices.
- We arrange the visa, accommodation and family support through the roughly three-month stay, and help coordinate follow-up back home.
Partner Hospitals
Our Specialists in Delhi
Dr. Rahul Bhargava
Principal Director & Chief – Hematology
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
20+ Years
Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid
Chairman — Medical Oncology, Hematology & Stem Cell Transplant
Medanta - The Medicity
44+ Years
Dr. Gaurav Dixit
Head — Haematology Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant (Unit II)
Artemis Hospital
17+ Years
What a Sickle Cell Bone Marrow Transplant consultation costs — Kumasi, Ghana vs GAF
A free second opinion from India's top specialists. No hidden charges.
| Service | Local / Abroad | Via GAF Healthcare |
|---|---|---|
| Senior specialist consultation | $80–250 (long wait) | Free via GAF |
| Written second opinion report | $200–500 | Free with GAF |
| Treatment plan with cost estimate | Charged separately | Included |
How It Works
Your Treatment Journey
Scheduling Appointments
Complimentary consultation with our coordinators to identify the right specialist and hospital for your condition.
Visa & Travel Arrangement
Assured guidance on medical visa applications, flight bookings, and airport transfers.
Interpreter Facility
Free provision of interpreters in your language throughout your stay — no communication barrier.
Single Point of Contact
A dedicated patient coordinator guides you from arrival to discharge, handling every detail.
Stay & Food Arrangement
Assistance with comfortable accommodation near the hospital with dietary preferences met.
Assured Follow-Up
Complimentary post-treatment video consultation and remote monitoring after you return home.
Scheduling Appointments
Complimentary consultation with our coordinators to identify the right specialist and hospital for your condition.
Visa & Travel Arrangement
Assured guidance on medical visa applications, flight bookings, and airport transfers.
Single Point of Contact
A dedicated patient coordinator guides you from arrival to discharge, handling every detail.
Interpreter Facility
Free provision of interpreters in your language throughout your stay — no communication barrier.
Stay & Food Arrangement
Assistance with comfortable accommodation near the hospital with dietary preferences met.
Assured Follow-Up
Complimentary post-treatment video consultation and remote monitoring after you return home.
FAQ
Common questions about the video consultation
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Start with a free expert opinion
Share your reports via WhatsApp. A senior Indian Sickle Cell Bone Marrow Transplant specialist will review your case and call you within 48 hours — at no cost, with no obligation to travel.
care@gaf.healthcare · Trusted by patients from Ghana since 2016