Woman and child meet a doctor at a GFA World Medical Camp

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Oct 2024, Vol. 21, No. 6

Help, Healing and Hope

At just 18 months old, baby Aksa was on the verge of death. She was suffering from severe lung infections that were complicating a pre-existing complex heart condition. She needed immediate and specialized care. Dr. John Valietthu and his team of child cardiac specialists prepared to receive her at the Believers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH). But Aksa still had to be safely transported to BCMCH, which was a six-hour drive from her village. Putting his own life at risk, an ambulance driver made the journey to the hospital in half the time. Upon arrival, baby Aksa was immediately wheeled into the operation room, where doctors performed a complicated, 12-hour surgery. We praise God that the surgery was successful! ...

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