Emergency & Critical Care in India
24/7 emergency rooms, trauma centres, ICUs and stroke and heart attack teams at JCI and NABH accredited hospitals, with ambulance, air ambulance, family support and repatriation coordination for international patients and travellers.
What should an international patient do in a medical emergency in India?
Call 112, India’s national emergency number, or 102 or 108 for an ambulance, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. JCI and NABH accredited hospitals in major Indian cities run 24/7 emergency departments, trauma centres, ICUs and stroke and heart attack teams. Message NajmCare on WhatsApp at any time, and our 24/7 desk helps you reach the right hospital, speak with the doctors, update your family, handle insurance paperwork and, when you are stable, arrange transfer or repatriation. NajmCare is a coordination service and does not replace emergency services.
How emergency care works in the first hours
Speed matters most. Here is the path from the first call to recovery.
Call for help
Dial 112 or an ambulance number, or go straight to the nearest emergency room.
Triage and stabilise
Doctors check airway, breathing and circulation first, then treat the most urgent problem.
Find the cause
Fast blood tests, ECG, CT or X-ray show what is wrong.
Treat and monitor
Emergency procedures, surgery or ICU care with continuous monitoring.
Recover and transfer
Ward care, rehabilitation and safe transfer or repatriation when stable.
Why international patients rely on India’s emergency care
Emergencies do not wait for a hospital visit to be planned. Accredited Indian hospitals offer round-the-clock specialist teams and ICU care at lower cost.
Emergencies we help manage
Select an emergency to see warning signs, how it is treated, what happens next and typical time in hospital.
Heart attack and chest pain
Stroke
Road accidents and trauma
Severe infection and sepsis
Breathing failure
Abdominal emergencies
Burns, poisoning and snake bite
Pregnancy and child emergencies
Follow an emergency from the first call to recovery
Tap a step to move along the pathway. Typical timings are shown, and every emergency is different.
What do you need right now?
Choose the closest match to see what we do and what to send us. In a life-threatening emergency, call 112 first.
Emergency services we coordinate
From the first call to the flight home, one team keeps everything moving.
Ambulance and air ambulance
Road ambulances with paramedics and medical flights with doctors and ICU equipment.
Heart attack team
ECG, cath lab and emergency angioplasty.
Stroke team
Brain scans, clot-dissolving medicine and clot removal.
Trauma centre
Whole-body CT and emergency surgery.
ICU care
Ventilators, dialysis, continuous monitoring and specialist nursing.
Repatriation support
Medical escort, paperwork and handover to your hospital at home.
What intensive care looks like
Intensive care units monitor heart rate, oxygen and blood pressure continuously, with one nurse for one or two patients and doctors on site day and night. Equipment can include ventilators, dialysis machines, heart support and advanced infection control.
Medical ICU
Severe infection, breathing failure, organ failure and poisoning.
Cardiac ICU (CCU)
Heart attack, heart failure, dangerous rhythms and after heart surgery.
Neuro ICU
Stroke, brain haemorrhage, head injury and seizures.
Trauma and surgical ICU
After accidents and major operations.
Paediatric ICU (PICU)
Critically ill children, with child-sized equipment and specialist nurses.
Neonatal ICU (NICU)
Premature and sick newborn babies.
From first message to follow-up, step by step
Call 112, then message us
Get emergency help first, then WhatsApp our 24/7 desk with your location and what has happened.
Our desk responds
A coordinator helps you reach the right hospital and starts a case file.
Doctors and family updates
We speak with the treating team and explain the plan to you and your family in plain language.
Stabilise and plan
Tests, treatment and a clear plan for the next steps, with estimates and insurance paperwork.
Ward care and rehabilitation
Recovery in the ward, with physiotherapy and follow-up scans as needed.
Transfer or repatriation
A medical summary, fit-to-fly check, escort or air ambulance, and handover to your doctor at home.
How we help you in an emergency
In an emergency, clear help matters. These are the things we make sure of.
Accredited emergency hospitals
JCI and NABH accredited hospitals with 24/7 emergency rooms, ICUs and trauma care.
A 24/7 human desk
A coordinator answers day and night in English and helps with other languages.
Clear family updates
Doctors’ updates explained in plain language, with interpreter support.
Money matters explained
Estimates, deposits and insurance paperwork explained so costs do not surprise you.
Planning for emergencies before you travel to India
A few minutes of preparation can save precious time.
- Save 112 (all emergencies), 102 or 108 (ambulance) and our WhatsApp number in your phone.
- Buy travel medical insurance that covers hospital care and evacuation, and keep the policy number handy.
- Carry a list of your medicines, allergies, blood group and conditions, plus a copy of your passport.
- Know your nearest accredited hospital before you travel, and tell us your hotel or area.
- Carry essential medicines in hand baggage with a doctor’s letter, and drink safe water.
- Share our contact and your itinerary with a family member at home.
What does emergency and critical care cost in India?
Indicative hospital costs in US dollars. Final prices depend on the hospital, the doctor and your condition.
Estimates for comparison only. Ask for a written plan and quote before you travel.
Get a written quote
Send your reports. We reply with the doctor’s plan, the hospital, the days you need in India and an itemised estimate.
Questions patients ask about emergency care in India
What is the emergency number in India?
The national emergency number is 112. You can also call 102 or 108 for an ambulance in most states. In a life-threatening situation, call first or go to the nearest hospital emergency room, then contact NajmCare.
Is NajmCare an ambulance service?
No. NajmCare is a medical coordination service. For immediate help, call 112 or an ambulance number. We help you choose the right hospital, speak with doctors, update your family and plan transfer or repatriation.
Will Indian hospitals treat me in an emergency without a deposit?
Accredited hospitals give urgent stabilising treatment first, and money matters are handled afterwards. We help you understand estimates and insurance paperwork.
How much does ICU care cost in India?
ICU care usually costs about $200 to $800 per day in private accredited hospitals, with ventilator support, dialysis and procedures billed extra. We help you understand the estimate and any changes as treatment progresses.
Can you arrange an air ambulance?
Yes. We coordinate air ambulance transfers with a medical team and ICU equipment, within India or to your home country, once doctors confirm you are fit to travel. Cost depends on distance and aircraft.
Can I fly home after a heart attack, stroke or surgery?
Only when your doctors confirm it is safe. Many patients fly within days to weeks, and some need a medical escort or air ambulance. We plan this with the hospital.
Does travel insurance cover hospital care in India?
Many travel policies cover emergency hospital care and evacuation, but terms vary. Keep your policy number handy, and we help with the paperwork. Cashless arrangements depend on the insurer.
Can my family come and stay near the hospital?
Yes. We help family members with visa letters, hotels near the hospital, airport pick-up and interpreters.
How fast does your desk respond?
Our desk is available 24/7, and WhatsApp messages are answered as quickly as possible. In a life-threatening emergency, call 112 first.
Tell us what is happening. We’ll respond fast.
Tell us what you need. We reply with options, estimated cost and next steps, usually within 24 hours.
- No cost, no obligation
- Reviewed by an emergency and critical care physician
- Your reports stay private
General information only, not medical advice. Costs and timelines are estimates and may change. Results vary. Content reviewed October 2026.
