Cleva S., 6

Cleva is a 6-year-old boy from a low-income family. He lives with his mother, the sole breadwinner, who operates a small green grocery stall at the local market, earning a modest income that depends on daily sales. Despite the challenges they face, Cleva remains cheerful and hopeful, with dreams of recovering, returning to school, and enjoying life like other children his age. He has a known history of sickle cell disease and was brought to the hospital by his mother in severe pain. Following a thorough medical assessment, he was admitted and started on the necessary treatment. For more than a week, Cleva has been suffering from joint pain, fever, and yellowing of the eyes, leading him to miss several school days this term.

Cleva is a known Sickler and was diagnosed with severe malaria and anemia he was admitted and was given antibiotics ,sickle cell drugs and rehydrating fluids. As he started feeling better, he was discharged from the hospital to continue his treatment at home and also advised to continue with outpatient sickle cell clinic. Cleva mother says “I can’t describe just how worried I was when my son got sick, and wasn’t getting better as I was treating him with drugs from near by chemists. I would like to appreciate Helpster Charity on their support. Thank you.”

Cleve was treated on time if he was left untreated severe malaria could have been life-threatening. His prognosis is good