In a small village in Pakistan, a young woman named Zainab* was silently suffering. For months she had a severe, unexplainable pain that left her weak and in despair. As her family was unable to afford the medical attention she desperately needed, she felt her life slowly slipping away.
In Pakistan, cultural traditions often prevent men from accompanying women to hospitals. Many, like Zainab, are left to rely on unqualified practitioners or home remedies. Recognising this desperate need, our Partner organised a free one-day medical camp for women and adolescent girls.
More than 200 women attended the camp. Some were elderly, some poor, some seeking medical help for the very first time. Professional female healthcare workers offered checkups, counselling, and prayer. For those with serious conditions, referrals were made to local hospitals for treatment.
Healing for the body and soul
Among them was Zainab, only 17 or 18 years old, she was quietly suffering as her symptoms worsened. Despite initial treatment, her health continued to decline. Yet our Partner’s medical team refused to give up. Through prayer, persistence, and continued care, they found the cause of her declining health; a bacterial infection that, if left untreated, could have become life-threatening.
With the proper treatment, prayer, and support of our Partner, Zainab began to recover.
Overcome with gratitude, Zainab wanted to share her story on our Partner’s broadcasts. Through tears, she told of her painful journey, which deeply moved listeners, gaining over 37,000 views on our Partner's Facebook page:
“Prayer and care changed my life. I had fallen into depression from the constant pain—it was so bad that I began praying for death. I felt abandoned. Even my parents thought I was pretending. My father, though he loved me, began to distance himself. He even thought I might be under some demonic influence and asked someone to pray over me.
But then the team stepped in. They not only listened to me but truly cared. They supported my treatment, visited me daily, prayed with me, and talked to my parents. They helped me come out of that dark place. I was on the edge, ready to end my life, but now, you’ve given me a new reason to live.”
Finding hope in Jesus
Today, Zainab is healthy, full of life and hope. In her darkest hour, Jesus was drawing near, working through the prayer, care, and persistence of our broadcast Partner. As her body healed, she began to see that the compassion she received pointed to a deeper hope — a hope, we know, can only be found in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Together, through media, we are helping the neglected and unheard discover that they are valued and loved.
Give the living waters and hope of Jesus to the least reached like Zainab.