Jitender had no recordable pulse or blood pressure when he was brought in to Nav Jivan Hospital. Only 8 years old, Jitender had been bitten by a poisonous snake in his sleep.

The medical team jumped into action and gave Jitender 20 vials of anti-snake venom (ASV). For 7 days they kept him on a ventilator because he could not breathe on his own. During this time, Jitender’s parents wanted to give up and take him home, saying they were not able to pay for his treatment. The doctors counseled the parents and convinced them to keep Jitender in the hospital. Normally, Indian families provide food for their hospitalized patient, but in this case, the staff took care of their needs because they were too poor. The doctors and nurses continued to pray and care for Jitender.

On his own, Jitender’s father requested the opportunity to work around the hospital to help pay their bill. Additionally, one of the doctors arranged for some funds toward his treatment. By God’s grace, enough money came in for Nav Jivan to cover the entire bill and bring relief to the parents.

Meanwhile, Jitender slowly recovered and received a second chance at life. In gratefulness, his father continues to work around the hospital and attend the daily prayer times. The efforts of the dedicated Nav Jivan staff will have a lifelong impact on this family.