Velma A., 3

Velma is a 3-year-old girl and is the youngest in a family of eight children. Her mother, a widow, supports the family by selling mandazi. Velma is a polite and cheerful child who enjoys running and playing. She had been unwell for a week, presenting with fever, vomiting, poor feeding, and reduced playfulness. Her mother, unable to afford medical care, initially gave her local herbal remedies, but Velma’s condition worsened, and she developed a cough. She was later taken to a nearby clinic, but there was no improvement. A community health provider intervened and referred her to our hospital, where she underwent examination, laboratory investigations.

VELMA WAS AILING FROM SEVERE MALARIA SHE WAS GIVEN PROPER MEDICATION SERVICES AFTER ADMITION FOR TWO DAYS THE BABY CAN NOW PLAY,RUN AROUND.SHE HAS BEEN DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL SHE IS DOING WELL.

Velma was diagnosed with severe malaria and an upper respiratory tract infection. Her prognosis is good since she received timely hospital care, is already responding positively to treatment, and is steadily improving. With continued medication and follow-up, she is expected to make a full recovery.