“I only came because I heard there were free [medicines]. But while waiting, I heard the Word of God in the Yoruba language. It touched my heart. I realized I had been far from God. I prayed with the minister, and I now feel a new joy. I will join the fellowship in my village.”

Access to healthcare remains a serious challenge in rural Nigeria. Villagers often walk long distances to reach clinics and, when they arrive, they find essential medicines and professional consultation are either unaffordable or unavailable. In response, Ambassadors for Christ Nigeria has consistently organized free medical missions, blending healthcare with the ministry of the Word of God.

In August 2025, the AFCI Nigeria team mobilized church leaders, health practitioners, volunteers, and support staff for a medical outreach in western Nigeria. Medical supplies and testing kits were distributed to temporary clinics which were set up within church compounds and community halls. Over 2,500 people came for medical care, far exceeding the team’s expectations. Many patients walked several kilometers with young children and elderly relatives to see the doctor.

Community health workers assisted with patient registration, doctors assessed the needs, and nurses and pharmacists distributed medication. While severe cases were referred to local hospitals, the team was able to provide preventative health care education and to address many common issues on site:

  • Malaria
  • Typhoid
  • Dysentery
  • Cholera
  • Cuts and wounds
  • Skin diseases
  • Eye infections
  • Gastrointestinal worms

While the patients were waiting for their appointments, the AFCI Nigeria team attended to their spiritual needs by providing counseling, praying with the families, and sharing the Gospel. The team writes concerning the response,

“Over 120 villagers openly declared faith in Christ, several families requested follow-up Bible study groups in their villages, and local churches were connected with the new converts for nurturing.”

Plans are already being laid for the next medical mission.

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