Stellah J., 19

Stellah, a 19-year-old girl residing at Sunrise Children’s Home, was rescued from female genital mutilation and early marriage at the age of 12, alongside her sister. She is currently a Form 4 student in high school. The orphanage came to know about Helpster through a site visit by Tionycare Hospital and a Helpster volunteer (Vincent). Stellah had been in good health until about a month ago when she began experiencing recurrent global headaches. Three days ago, she also developed headache, vomiting and fever. Upon medical evaluation, she was diagnosed with typhoid fever. She received the appropriate treatment and her condition has since significantly improved.

Stellah Jepoisho, a 19-year-old young woman, began experiencing troubling symptoms including vulva itchiness and a persistent headache. As her condition worsened, she sought medical attention and was diagnosed with typhoid fever - a serious bacterial infection often caused by consuming contaminated food or water. Her treatment included Albendazole to address potential parasitic infections, Norfloxacillin and Ceftriaxone as antibiotics to combat the typhoid bacteria, and Betapyn and Paracetamol to relieve pain and fever. With close monitoring and proper care, Stellah responded well to the treatment. Her symptoms gradually subsided, and within two weeks, she had made a full recovery. Her experience served as a reminder of the importance of early diagnosis, hygiene, and proper medical care in managing infectious diseases.

With prompt treatment, Stellah’s prognosis is favorable. She is expected to make a full recovery without lasting complications. However, ongoing monitoring and adherence to good hygiene and sanitation practices will be important in preventing reinfection or recurrence.