Alendi K., 1

Alendi is a cheerful, active one-year-old girl who enjoys interacting with those around her. She lives with her teenage mother in a rural village. Her mother relies on casual labour, earning a small, irregular income that is insufficient to consistently meet their basic needs and medical expenses. Alendi was brought to the health facility after two days of fever, diarrhoea, difficulty breathing and vomiting everything she ate or drank. She had also been crying frequently, particularly at night, causing her mother considerable concern. Following examination and laboratory investigations, Alendi was diagnosed with severe malaria complicated by anaemia. She was admitted for treatment, further management and close monitoring. Her mother’s limited income makes the cost of this essential care difficult to afford.

Alendi is suffering from severe malaria and pneumonia, conditions that require urgent medical attention and close monitoring. The doctors recommend prompt treatment, including appropriate antimalarial medication, antibiotics for pneumonia, and supportive care such as fluids and oxygen when necessary. The prognosis is generally good with immediate treatment and management.