Raihanatu M., 1

Raihanatu is 1 years old, she is the 2nd child of her parents, she has one sibling. The father is a trader and the mother is a house wife. They are living in a house that belongs to them having 2 rooms and a single toilet. Raihanatu has been fever, cough and vomited 3 times, she has been having sleepless nights because of cough. The parents were very worried knowing they don't have the money to take her to the hospital. An outreach made them get in contact with Helpster Charity and they brought her for evaluation. On presentation at our hospital, and after proper evaluation, she was diagnosed with malaria and respiratory tract infection

Raihanatu a 1 year old female child was brought to Albishir clinic with symptoms of malaria accompanied with cough and vomiting. She was admitted and diagnosed with Malaria and respiratory tract infection. Treatment commenced with injection antimalarials, injection antibiotics and other supportive care. She was stabilized, coughing stopped, she was discharged with some take home orals and was scheduled for follow-up. The family are very happy and grateful to Helpster Charity for their support.

The prognosis for malaria and respiratory tract infections (RTIs) is generally favorable with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Most patients achieve full recovery when administered effective antimalarial therapy for malaria and suitable antibiotics or supportive care for RTI. However, if left untreated or poorly managed, malaria may progress to severe disease, leading to anemia or organ dysfunction, while RTI can result in complications such as pneumonia or respiratory distress. Prompt medical attention and adequate supportive management significantly improve outcomes for both conditions.