Salma K., 11

She is an eleven year old, first child in a family of four children. Salma is a friendly and sociable child who enjoys making new friends and interacting with people around her. She dreams of growing up to become a responsible and caring woman like her mother, whom she admires greatly. She was admitted into Yobe state specialist hospital on account of weakness, lethargy vomiting and other symptoms that has lasted more than 1 week. She was diagnosed with severe malaria upon clinical assessment and laboratory investigations.

Salma Kabir was diagnosed with severe malaria based on her clinical presentation and physical examination findings. She was promptly admitted and managed with appropriate anti-malarial medications and supportive treatment. The patient responded positively to treatment, with marked improvement in her symptoms and general condition. The prognosis is good. With completion of prescribed medications, proper follow-up, adequate nutrition, and adherence to malaria prevention measures, the patient is expected to make a full recovery without any long-term complications.