Aishatu Z., 11

Aishatu Zubairu is an 11-year-old girl from Sabon Garin Kanuri, a close-knit community in Zangon Shanu. Aishatu Zubairu fell ill with high fever, body weakness, headache, and abdominal discomfort that lasted for five days before she was brought to the hospital. Upon presentation and further evaluation she was diagnosed with Typhoid fever and Severe malaria, likely due to drinking untreated water and frequent mosquito bites.

Aishatu was admitted to General Hospital Nguru on 11th September 2025 and received treatment for malaria and typhoid fever, including IV medications, supportive care, and nutritional support. Thanks to full sponsorship from The Helpster Charity, she improved quickly, with her fever gone by day three and full recovery achieved without complications. She was discharged in stable condition on 16th September 2025, with follow-up care arranged.

Aishatu presented suffering from acute typhoid and severe malaria fever, which caused high fever, weakness, headache, abdominal pain, and vomiting. These illnesses were linked to unsafe drinking water and mosquito exposure. The doctor’s prognosis was positive and with prompt and proper treatment, Aishatu will make full recovery and is expected to return to normal life. However, if left untreated, malaria and typhoid could have led to serious complications such as severe dehydration, organ damage, or even death. Early medical care was critical to saving her life and ensuring a healthy recovery.