Amena A., 15

Amena Akhter is a 15-year-old girl who loves reading and dreams of continuing her education, despite being unable to attend school because of her illness. She lives with her parents, Md. Sageir and Shahana Begum, and her 20-year-old brother, Md. Nayan, who works in a salon while her mother works in a local factory; together they earn only around USD 94 per month and live in a rented home in Market Camp, Mohammadpur. After suffering from tremors and body pain for nearly six months, Amena’s condition suddenly worsened with high fever, vomiting, loss of appetite, and severe abdominal pain, requiring emergency hospitalization at Al-Manar Hospital. The family’s limited income makes it impossible to afford the specialized treatment she needs, and without timely care, Wilson’s disease may lead to worsening liver and neurological problems and serious complications. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a medical outreach camp organized by Helpster Charity in Geneva Camp.

Hospital-based treatment with IV fluids, injectable antibiotics such as ceftriaxone, penicillamine, and supportive medication is expected to control the infection, improve her general condition, and begin management of copper accumulation associated with Wilson disease. With appropriate treatment and continued follow-up, her symptoms may improve and further liver and neurological damage may be prevented. If treatment is delayed or left untreated, Wilson disease can progressively damage the liver and nervous system, while the UTI may worsen and lead to further complications.