John S., 11

11 year old John likes playing foot ball with his friends. They all have nicknames as they play football, with names of popular international football players. He wishes to become a nurse when he grows up. A week ago, John begun complaining of abdominal pain, fever, running nose and also vomiting. The symptoms were of gradual onset. The fever was high grade and was associated with a headache. Vomiting was not associated with oral intake and could occur at any time. He had lost appetite and was unable to feed. After the condition worsened, his mother went to one of the women groups where she is a member and she was informed about Helpster Charity; it was then that she brought the child to the hospital.

John was admitted to the hospital after experiencing worsening symptoms of abdominal pain, fever, a runny nose, and vomiting for a week. His fever was very high and accompanied by headaches. The vomiting was unpredictable, happening at any time, and he had completely lost his appetite, making it difficult for him to eat. As his condition worsened, his mother, desperate for help, turned to a women’s group she was part of. It was through them that she learned about Helpster Charity, which assisted her in bringing John to the hospital for treatment. Once admitted, John was closely monitored while receiving medication. He was given a combination of treatments, including IV fluids, antibiotics, malaria medication, pain relievers, and multivitamins to help him recover. His condition gradually improved under the care of the medical team, and after responding well to treatment, he was finally discharged and allowed to go home. He responded well to treatment, as confirmed by a visit to his home a week after discharge

Malaria is caused by the parasites, not by a virus or by a type of bacterium. If it isn't treated, malaria can cause severe health problems such as seizures, brain damage, trouble breathing, organ failure and death. If an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is not treated, it can weaken the immune system and the body's natural defenses. This can make it easier for other infections, such as bacterial sinusitis or ear infections, to develop as secondary complications. If the URTI is caused by a contagious virus (e.g., the common cold or influenza), untreated individuals can continue to spread the infection to others, potentially leading to outbreaks in close-contact settings like schools or workplaces.