Taher A., 10

Taher Ali, a 10-year-old Madrasah student who dreams of becoming a Quran Hafez and religious teacher, suddenly became seriously ill with high-grade fever, repeated vomiting, poor appetite, body aches, severe abdominal pain, and reduced urine output. He lives with his parents, elder sister, and grandfather in a severely overcrowded room at Geneva Market Camp, where his father is the only earner, working as a saloon worker and earning approximately USD 73 per month. With this limited income and several dependent family members, the family cannot afford the hospital treatment required for Taher’s condition. His diagnosis of dengue hemorrhagic fever is potentially life-threatening, and without timely hospital care and close monitoring, he could develop severe bleeding, shock, organ complications, and potentially die. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a medical outreach at Geneva Camp

With proper hospital care, including intravenous fluids, supportive medicines, and regular monitoring of his blood counts and other vital signs, he is expected to gradually recover. Early treatment can help prevent severe dehydration, bleeding, shock, and damage to vital organs. However, if the condition is left untreated or treatment is delayed, it may progress to severe dengue, causing serious bleeding, circulatory shock, organ failure, or even death. Continued medical supervision and proper follow-up are therefore essential for his safe recovery.