Suleiman N., 11

Suleiman is 11 years old male child currently living with his mother and grandparents. The father has ceased to take care of the children as well as the mother. The mother is struggling to take care of Suleiman and 2 of his siblings. Suleiman developed fever, headache, cough as well as body weakness. The mother gave him paracetamol but nothing positive about his health changed, no money to take him to the hospital. An outreach took place at their location sometime back and she contacted me as a volunteer to organize their visit. Upon presentation at our hospital, and after further clinical evaluation, Suleiman was diagnosed with malaria and lower respiratory tract infection.

Suleiman an 11 years old boy was brought to Albisbir Hospital with symptoms of malaria. He was admitted and blood test was run. Diagnoses of malaria and lower respiratory tract infection was made. Treatment commenced with injection antimalarials, injection antibiotics and other supportive care. He became stable, strong and was beginning to eat well. He was discharged with some take home orals and was scheduled for follow-up. They are happy and grateful to Helpster Charity for their support.

With timely and adequate treatment, patients with malaria and LRTI usually recover completely. Antimalarial drugs and antibiotics or supportive care are highly effective when started early. However, delayed or inadequate therapy may lead to complications such as severe malaria, pneumonia, or respiratory failure, especially in vulnerable individuals.