Rhianah S., 1

Rhianah is an orphan whose parents have both passed away. She currently lives with her grandmother, who has a disability and faces significant financial challenges. They survive through support from well-wishers and their local church. Rhianah was brought to the facility with a history of fever, poor appetite, loose stools, and dehydration that had persisted for one week. She had received treatment for malaria earlier, but her condition did not improve.

The child was admitted on 7th and discharged on 9th after showing marked improvement. While in the ward, she was put on injectables of antimalaria and antibiotics, together with intravenous fluid to cater for the fluid loss. She responded well and has been discharged fully recovered to continue with oral medication at home with the help of the CHP.

With timely and appropriate treatment, Rhianah has a good chance of recovery, especially now that she is receiving proper medical care after the earlier partial treatment. Partially treated malaria and sepsis can both be life-threatening if not managed urgently, but early admission, intravenous medications, adequate hydration, and close monitoring significantly improve outcomes.