Justus J., 14

Justus is a 14-year-old boy who lives with his step-grandmother after losing both parents at the age of 10; this left him and his brother homeless and orphans. Despite these challenges, Justus is a jovial and hardworking boy. He enjoys playing football at school, singing in the church choir, and taking part in school drama. He dreams of becoming a clinician in the future. Justus has been unwell but has not been unable to afford consistent medical care. Over the past month, he had frequent illnesses with symptoms including vomiting, back pain, severe headaches, and joint pains. His grandmother first took him to a dispensary, but treatment did not improve his condition. They later tried herbal medicine, which also proved ineffective. His vomiting worsened, and he was finally brought to the hospital.

Justus, a 14-year-old senior secondary student orphaned at a young age, was brought to the facility by a kind stranger after being found unable to walk on his own. He had been suffering for 3 days with severe symptoms: back pain, headache, vomiting, joint pain. Laboratory tests confirmed severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum - a life-threatening condition that can lead to organ failure and severe blood disorders. Treatment process include hospital admission due to inability to retain oral medications, IV Quinine Sulphate initiated for malaria treatment, antibiotics Complete recovery from severe malaria. Successfully returned to school. Justus' step-grandmother expressed deep gratitude to Helpster Charity for funding his treatment. The family is relieved and joyful seeing Justus "back on his feet" and thriving again.

Justus was commenced on IV Quinine Sulphate for treatment of malaria and by day 2 of admission his prognosis was good since he had responded well to the treatment given, he only complained of cough which was covered by an antibiotic and he responded well too.