Hassan A., 16

Hassan is a 16-year-old boy. He lives with his parents in Amshi Village. His parents work as small traders. They earn ₦6,500 each month. This income is not sufficient for food, school, and healthcare. Hassan wants to become a nurse to help sick persons. However, his family cannot pay for his education. Hassan is a 16-year-old boy. For several days, he had a high fever, chills, vomiting, and severe weakness. He could not eat or drink. His condition worsened, and he lost consciousness. His family brought him to Ayaji Hospital in critical condition. Doctors examined Hassan. He had severe malaria and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The malaria parasite infected his body, and the lack of food caused dangerously low blood glucose levels. Hypoglycemia is dangerous and can cause seizures, coma, brain injury, or death without immediate treatment. Doctors gave Hassan emergency treatment. Hassan's condition became stable, and he is now recovering.

Doctors diagnosed Hassan, a 16-year-old boy, with severe malaria and hypoglycemia. This condition is a dangerous medical emergency. Severe malaria can harm organs. Hypoglycemia increases the risk of seizures, coma, brain injury, and death without fast treatment. Doctors admitted Hassan for emergency care. Hassan received fast treatment, and his condition became stable. His health prognosis is good if he finishes his medicines, eats good food, drinks water, and attends medical appointments. To prevent malaria, he must sleep under a mosquito net and get medical care quickly if symptoms return.