Healthcare in Delhi 2026 — Expat Guide to Indian Healthcare and Medical Insurance in the Capital

Healthcare in Delhi 2026 — Expat Guide

Delhi (National Capital Region) is one of India's premier healthcare destinations with a large concentration of private hospitals, specialist clinics, and medical research institutions. While India's public healthcare system (including Ayushman Bharat) is primarily for Indian citizens, the private sector in Delhi is accessible to all and offers high quality at a fraction of Western prices. Delhi is also a major destination for medical tourists from South Asia and East Africa. This guide covers healthcare in Delhi in 2026.

Private Hospitals in Delhi

• AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences): Primarily a government academic medical institution; considered one of India's best hospitals for complex conditions; serves both public and private patients at a major teaching hospital; can have long waiting times for non-emergency specialist appointments
• Fortis Hospital (multiple Delhi NCR locations): Large chain of quality private hospitals; Gurugram and Noida campuses are popular with the corporate and expat community
• Max Healthcare (Max Super Speciality Hospitals): Multiple Delhi NCR locations; well-regarded across specialties
• Apollo Hospitals (Delhi and Noida): Part of India's largest private hospital group; JCI accredited; internationally recognised
• Medanta — The Medicity (Gurugram): One of India's most comprehensive private hospitals; strong in cardiac, oncology, and transplant surgery

Healthcare Costs in Delhi

• Private GP consultation: INR 500-1,500 (approximately AUD $9-$26)
• Private specialist: INR 1,000-4,000
• Hospital procedures: 30-70% below Australian prices for comparable quality

Health Insurance for Delhi Expats

• International health insurance recommended; Indian domestic insurers (Star Health, HDFC ERGO, Care Health, Bajaj Allianz) offer comprehensive plans from approximately INR 15,000-60,000/year

Emergency Care in Delhi

• Emergency number: 108 (ambulance) or 112 (national emergency)

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