Israel W., 3

Israel, a student at a nearby Early Childhood Development school, is a lively and energetic child who rarely stays still, always eager to play. He is cheerful, greets everyone he meets, whether familiar or not, and has become well-liked and well-known in his village. He enjoys playing football and driving toy cars. Israel lives with his family in a small, one-room house with a leaking roof, shared by eight people. According to his grandmother, a few days ago, Israel developed a runny nose and a cough, followed by chills and fluctuating fever. His mother initially attributed it to the chilly weather and bought over-the-counter medications, including AL and cetirizine. However, he was unable to keep anything down, vomiting even after drinking water. Realizing his condition was worsening, she rushed him to the hospital, fearing further delays could be dangerous. She knew about a charity organization that assists sick underprivileged children in one of the healthcare facilities, and brought the child to be treated.

Little Israel came to the hospital with a high fever and persistent vomiting. He looked visibly weak—pale, dehydrated, and clearly unwell. After a quick assessment, his blood test came back positive for malaria, and it was clear he needed urgent care. He was admitted immediately and started on intravenous fluids and antimalarial medication to help stabilize him. Thankfully, Israel responded well to the treatment. Within no time, the once-quiet boy was back on his feet, smiling and playing with a toy in the ward—a welcome sign of recovery. After showing steady improvement, he was discharged with oral medication to complete his treatment at home. A follow-up call later confirmed the best news of all—Israel is doing well and back to his cheerful self at home.

Severe malaria, if left untreated, is nearly always fatal, but with timely and effective treatment, the death rate can be significantly reduced Severe dehydration is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency. It can cause serious damage to your kidneys, heart, and brain