Ghana-based Indian man saved by Hyderabad doctors; flown 16 hours on ventilator at 35,000 feet to reach city

KIMS Hospitals Hyderabad saves Indian businessman airlifted from Ghana with life-threatening infections

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad, have successfully treated a 60-year-old Indian businessman who was airlifted from Ghana while on ventilator support. He suffered from a life-threatening combination of infections and complications.

The patient, Uday, originally from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh and settled in Ghana for over 20 years, was first diagnosed with falciparum malaria (a severe form of malaria). His condition worsened after a dengue co-infection led to severe sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), rendering him incapable of breathing on his own, as per a press release issued on Saturday (June 7, 2025).

Doctors in Ghana reached out to specialists at KIMS Kondapur for assistance. Following their guidance, a special medical evacuation was arranged, with Mr. Uday flown for over 16 hours in a chartered air ambulance, all the while on ventilator support at 35,000 feet altitude. 

On arrival in Hyderabad, Mr. Uday was immediately admitted under the care of Ravisekhar Reddy, Head of Internal Medicine, and Pankaj, Critical Care Consultant. A team was mobilised to provide round-the-clock care for over three weeks, drawing upon expertise from Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Infectious Diseases.

“This was one of the most complex missions we have undertaken. Uday’s survival hinged on a precise and sustained effort across multiple specialties. His recovery is nothing short of a miracle,” said Dr. Reddy.