Freedom from
Congenital Heart Disease.
A dedicated batch of 15 Nigerian children with congenital heart disease will travel to Mumbai together this year — evaluated, operated on, and cared for as one family, at a hospital built for it.
A small operation.
A lifetime returned.
I was born with a congenital heart disease. The childhood with CHD was very abnormal and a huge responsibility on my parent's shoulder. I remember my mother could never be at ease whenever I went out playing with other children. I could not dance in my own birthday parties. My father took me to every doctor possible in the city to get an opinion, though he could barely afford their fees.
Thankfully it was not a surgical case.
When we discussed the cases to give first priority to, I naturally chose CHD.
Children with congenital heart disease respond to treatment quickly, and the change is visible almost immediately — a child who couldn't run before is playing again within weeks. That combination of urgency and impact is why paediatric cardiac cases now make up close to a third of our monthly caseload, month after month.
You've probably already
noticed something.
Most parents who reach out to us weren't looking for "congenital heart disease" — they were just watching their child closely, and something didn't sit right. If a few of these feel familiar, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone.
Bluish tint to lips, skin or nails
Especially during feeding, crying, or when it's cold.
Fast or laboured breathing
Breathing that looks like effort, even at rest.
Unusual tiredness or sleepiness
A baby who feeds slowly and tires out quickly, or a child who is out of breath during normal play.
A murmur your doctor has mentioned
An unusual heart sound picked up during a routine check-up.
Slow weight gain or growth
Feeding difficulty or growth that lags behind other children the same age.
A weak or racing pulse
Noticed by you, a nurse, or a paediatrician during examination.
This list is here to help you recognise what you may already be seeing — it is not a diagnosis. Only a qualified doctor can confirm congenital heart disease, usually with a simple echocardiogram. If any of this sounds like your child, the most useful next step is sharing what you've observed with our team so we can guide you from there.
Talk to Our Care TeamFifteen families.
One negotiated rate.
Bringing 15 children from Nigeria together, on the same flights and the same treatment calendar, lets us bulk-purchase every step of the journey — evaluation, surgery, airfare, stay — and pass the difference straight back to each family. Same surgeon, same hospital, same standard of care as any individually-priced patient.
| Cost head | Individual rate | Best group value Group rate | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-op evaluation | $1,000 | $500 | 50% |
| Surgical fees | $6,105 | $5,418 | 11% |
| Airfare | $1,300 | $950 | 27% |
| Accommodation & food | $1,800 | $1,200 | 33% |
| Local transport | $600 | $400 | 33% |
| Visa assistance | $70 | $35 | 50% |
| Companion health check-up | $300 | Included | 100% |
| Total (illustrative case) | $11,175 | Cohort total$8,503 | ~24% |
One thing doesn't change to make this possible: not the surgeon, not the hospital, not the standard of care. The saving comes from buying in bulk — not from cutting corners.
Figures are illustrative and based on a representative case. Your child's actual costs are confirmed after medical evaluation — see full estimate terms during registration.
The surgeon.
The hospital.
Dr. Dhananjay Malankar
- — 15+ years in cardiothoracic surgery, trained at AIIMS, India's premier medical institute
- — Two-year adult cardiac surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic (LVAD, ECMO, heart transplant)
- — One-year fellowship in congenital heart disease at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- — Extensive experience in neonatal and paediatric cardiac surgery and perioperative care
Fortis Hospital, Mulund
- — 400-bed multi-specialty quaternary care hospital in Mumbai
- — Seven consecutive JCI accreditations
- — One of the region's largest multi-organ transplant centres
- — Dedicated 24/7 wing supporting international patients
A stay that feels like home
- — Well-appointed 3-star hotel accommodation for the full cohort
- — All meals included, prepared to suit Nigerian palates
- — Free transfers between the hotel and hospital throughout your stay
- — Every family from the cohort staying together — no one navigates this alone
We're raising a flag
on the day we begin.
This cohort isn't just scheduled around Nigeria's Independence Day by coincidence — it's inaugurated by it. On 1st October 2026, we'll hold a formal flag-hoisting ceremony at Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, to mark the start of this batch's journey: 15 children, and the freedom their families are travelling here to reclaim.
It's a small ceremony with a simple point — no family should have to face a diagnosis like this alone, far from home, without their country standing with them.
Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
From first message
to home, recovered.
Every family is guided by a dedicated care coordinator from Monk on the Go, end to end — nine steps, one point of contact.
Medical reports collected
We make first contact and gather your child's existing reports and history.
Treatment plan & cost estimate
Our medical team reviews the case and shares a transparent cost breakdown.
Doctor consultation
A virtual consultation with the surgical team to walk through the treatment protocol.
Visa & travel documentation
We assist with visa paperwork and travel arrangements ahead of departure.
Arrival in India
Airport pickup, transfers, and community accommodation with the rest of the group.
Hospital admission & treatment
Evaluation is reconfirmed, followed by admission for surgery and in-hospital recovery.
Post-hospitalization recovery
Rehab and recovery time outside the hospital before your child is cleared to fly.
Departure formalities
All documentation needed for travelling back home is prepared and issued.
Post-op care, back home
Continued follow-up with our team after you've returned home.
Nothing left
for you to arrange.
- ✓ Discounted pre-op evaluation & surgical fees
- ✓ Discounted group airfare
- ✓ Community accommodation with all meals
- ✓ Free transfers to and from the hospital
- ✓ Community living — families from the same cohort stay together
- ✓ Free health check-up for the accompanying parent
Places are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis once initial medical reports are reviewed. Because this cohort travels, stays, and is honoured together on Independence Day, we can't extend it past 15 children.
Check My Child's EligibilitySome happy faces.
"Illness may happen unexpectedly — but your treatment journey should never feel uncertain. It should be reliable, accountable, and built on trust."
Monk on the Go — Travel & Wellness is a premium patient concierge built on 20+ years of hospitality expertise. We don't just arrange treatment — we become your family's trusted companion in India, from pre-arrival through post-treatment follow-up.
A few moments
we're proud of.
A magazine published for the African diaspora in Europe featured Monk on the Go's work supporting African patients travelling to India for care — covering how the team matches families with doctors, supports them through teleconsultation, and stays with them well beyond the procedure itself.
Request your child's
evaluation.
Share a few details and our care coordinator will reach out — usually within 24 hours — to guide you through next steps and see if there's still a place in the 15-child cohort inaugurating on 1st October 2026.
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