Tricia T., 7

Tricia is the first child among 2 children. She is in primary 2, she is a very smart kid, she happily runs errands for her mother, everyone admires how respectful Tricia is. Tricia has not been going out to play with other kids for a day due to complaints of headache, fever, runny nose, weakness of the body as well as vomiting. On presentation at our hospital, she was evaluated and diagnosed with Malaria and Enteric Fever.

When Tricia was presented, there was symptoms of malaria and after tests from the laboratory there was malaria and enteric fever. With the support given from Helpster Charity, she was proper evaluated and drugs which were antimalarials and antibiotics as well as other supportive medications was prescribed and administered accordingly. She was closely observed and recovery eventually started. After some days she was discharged after the doctor was fully satisfied with her state of health. Some take home drugs were added and advice on good nutrition and good hygiene was given respectively.

The doctor emphasized that treating malaria and enteric fever promptly saves lives and prevents severe complications. It helps stop disease transmission and reduces the risk of drug resistance. Early treatment supports faster recovery, especially in children and vulnerable groups. It also lowers healthcare costs and boosts community health and productivity.