Vincent O., 15

Vincent is a joyful and caring boy who dreams of becoming a pilot, living with his parents and three siblings in a two-room mud-walled house without electricity. His parents work hard as farmers, but their monthly income is just $30.79 USD, making medical care completely out of reach. Recently, Vincent was rushed to the hospital after suffering from a high fever, joint pains, a severe headache, abdominal pain, and repeated vomiting. Doctors diagnosed him with severe malaria and peptic ulcer disease—dangerous conditions that can lead to anemia, seizures, and internal bleeding. He has been admitted for close monitoring, supportive care, and medication, but his family cannot afford the hospital bills on their tiny income. The family asks Helpster donors to fund Vincent’s treatment so this bright boy can get the timely care he needs to fully recover.

Vincent was diagnosed with severe malaria and peptic ulcer disease after presenting with fever, joint pains, headache, general body malaise, abdominal pain and repeated vomiting of everything. Severe malaria may compromise Severe malaria may cause anaemia, seizures, hypoglycaemia or organ dysfunction while peptic ulcer disease may cause significant abdominal pain, vomiting or gastrointestinal bleeding. He was admitted for appropriate medication, supportive care and close monitoring . With timely treatment and a good clinical response.