Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:30am on 12 Aug 2026,Wednesday India
A 51-year-old British man, Jean Paul, travelled to India for simultaneous double knee replacement after facing an estimated three-year wait through the UK’s NHS. Suffering from severe knee pain, he chose treatment at Max Hospital in India, where he underwent bilateral knee replacement. According to reports, the India package cost about £14,000, compared with an estimated £40,000 for private treatment in the UK. The package reportedly included surgery, accommodation, flights, insurance and aftercare. Paul also underwent intensive physiotherapy following surgery and was reportedly able to walk within hours. The account highlights India’s growing appeal as a medical-tourism destination.
