Hauwa A., 3

Hauwa is a 3 year female child who is currently staying with her parents, they live in a 2 rooms apartment having a pit toilet, they make use of well water, they have access to electricity. The father is a laborer while the mother is a house wife. They have 2 children. Monthly income is approximately 5,000. 3 days ago, Hauwa fell ill with fever and headache associated with runny nose. Her conditions progressively worsened and had to be brought to clinic. Examination revealed a febrile, unicteric, acyanosed and not pale 3yo girl who was conscious and aware. She was diagnosed with severe Malaria and LRTI The family are in distress because they lacked the money to take care of her medication, they were informed about Helpster Charity and they contacted a volunteer for assistance. The child was evaluated properly.

Hauwa fell ill with fever and headache associated with runny nose 3 days ago. Her condition progressively worsened and had to be brought to clinic. Examination revealed a febrile, unicteric, acyanosed and not pale 3yo girl who was conscious and aware. She was diagnosed with severe Malaria and LRTI She was commenced treatment with injection antimalarials, injection antibiotics and other supportive care. Fever stopped as well as headache and runny nose. There was improvement in her health condition. Patient was discharged with some orals to continue medications at home.

Severe malaria is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization, intravenous antimalarial therapy, supportive care, and close monitoring to prevent complications such as cerebral malaria, anemia, kidney injury, and death. Hauwa was diagnosed with Severe Malaria which warrants urgent hospitalization and treatment commenced promptly. Prognosis is generally favorable. Delayed treatment increases the risk of permanent neurological deficits, multi-organ failure, prolonged hospitalization, and mortality. Lower respiratory tract infection requires prompt clinical assessment, appropriate antibiotics or antiviral therapy, supportive care, hydration and close monitoring for respiratory complications. Hauwa became stable after her condition was addressed.