Maya H., 1

Maya's mother says that her child is always jovial and happy. She would like Maya to be a teacher when she grows up. The child was brought to the facility with several health concerns. On assessment, the reasons for admission included vomiting, a single episode of convulsion, chest wall indrawing, cough, a vesicular skin rash, fever, and a runny nose. The child was accompanied by the mother and grandmother, and we informed them about Helpster Charity, as they were unable to cover the hospital bill.

Maya Hazel had been unwell for several days and was diagnosed with measles and severe pneumonia. Upon admission, she was started on IV Ceftriaxone 340 mg once daily for four days as antibiotic therapy. Intravenous Paracetamol was also administered on admission and continued for three days to manage fever and discomfort. She was admitted in isolation and monitored closely throughout her hospital stay. After three days of inpatient care, she showed significant clinical improvement and was discharged home in stable condition. A follow-up phone call later confirmed that Maya is now doing well, and no other children in the surrounding area contracted measles.

The child’s prognosis is good with timely treatment. With appropriate care for malaria, measles, and an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), the child is expected to recover fully and return to normal health.