Khadija B., 7

Seven-year-old Khadija is the second child in her family and lives in Gashua with her grandmother following the loss of her mother. Her father, Musa, works as a shoe shiner and earns about ₦4,300, making it difficult to meet the family’s basic needs. Khadija and her grandmother live in a small single-room house and struggle financially. Khadija was admitted to the hospital with severe malaria complicated by anaemia. She presented with high fever, weakness, poor appetite, dizziness, and marked tiredness. She was assessed and closely monitored and received parenteral artesunate and supportive care. Her haemoglobin level, vital signs, hydration, consciousness, and response to treatment were monitored, while the anaemia was managed according to its severity. Timely treatment was essential to prevent serious complications and support her recovery.

Khadija was admitted to the hospital for urgent treatment of severe malaria complicated by anemia. She received appropriate antimalarial treatment, particularly intravenous or intramuscular artesunate, in accordance with recommended management of severe malaria in children. Supportive care was also provided, with close monitoring of her vital signs, hydration, level of consciousness, and response to treatment. Following treatment, Khadija gradually improved. Her fever reduced, her weakness decreased, and her appetite and general activity began to return. She remained under observation until her condition became stable.

Khadija, a 7-year-old girl, was diagnosed with severe malaria complicated by anaemia, requiring urgent hospital treatment and close monitoring. Severe malaria can rapidly become life-threatening, particularly when accompanied by significant anaemia. Prompt antimalarial therapy and supportive care are essential. If left untreated, the condition may worsen rapidly, causing severe weakness, impaired consciousness, organ complications, and other life-threatening outcomes. With early and appropriate treatment, careful monitoring, and proper management of her anaemia, Khadija has a good prognosis. Continued follow-up, including monitoring of her haemoglobin level and overall wellbeing, will support her recovery and help prevent complications.