Esther M., 20

Esther and her brother live with their mom, who is a widow. Esther is a hardworking girl who enjoys gardening and cooking. She dreams of becoming a teacher, but since her dad passed away 5 years ago and he was the main earner for the family, they can't afford her school fees. For the last four days, she's been feeling sick and has been taking painkillers from a nearby pharmacy because they can't pay for hospital treatment. Today, Esther's condition got worse, so her mom brought her to the hospital after seeing her health decline.

Esther had been unwell for four days, relying on painkillers from a nearby chemist to relieve her pain, as her family could not afford hospital treatment. Her condition worsened on the day she was brought to the hospital. Her grandmother brought her in after her mother noticed her health deteriorating. Esther was diagnosed with malaria, which had led to anemia. She was admitted for further treatment until her health was restored and then discharged in good health. Her anemia was not severe enough to require a blood transfusion, so she was given oral medication. She responded well to the treatment, and her health was fully restored.

Malaria should be treated promptly with the use of antimalarial drugs. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and even death. It can result in organ failure, severe anemia, neurological issues, and in some cases, prove fatal, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial for preventing these life-threatening consequences.