LONDON, Oct 17: Malala Yousufzai was in a stable condition in a British hospital on Wednesday as well-wishers from around the world left her messages of support.

Doctors said Malala spent a second comfortable night at the highly specialised Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

On Wednesday she “remained in a stable condition and continued to impress doctors by responding well to her care,” a hospital spokesman said.

The teenager’s family was still in Pakistan, he added.

Donations towards her care, which is being funded by the Pakistani government, are being received by the hospital’s charity while hundreds of people have left messages of support on the hospital’s website.

The well-wishers are from countries, including Pakistan, Britain, India, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Rwanda and the Netherlands.

“We the Pakistanis are so sorry that a little girl like you had to stand up for all of us. If we had shown some courage you would have been safe and healthy today. Malala, get well please, we need you,” wrote Durre Nayab.

“Please accept my and my family’s gratitude for what you have stood for.

“You are a true daughter of Pakistan. We are in your debt forever. Get well soon,” said Munir Pervaiz.

Ajmal Khan wrote: “You are the one who stood for a cause that you believed in and we salute your courage and your commitment towards your cherished goal.

“I personally was in tears when I heard of your ordeal. But hopefully you will get well soon and start your mission again with the same spirit and agility.”

A message book has also been opened at Council House, the headquarters of Birmingham’s local authority.

Cards, letters and gifts to Malala are being handled by the city’s Pakistani consulate.

Meanwhile, according to some news TV channels, Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie has suggested that Malala should be considered for a Nobel Peace Prize.—AFP