Mehraz H., 2

Mehraz Hosen is a 2-year-6-month-old boy who was previously healthy before developing high fever and severe cough for eight days. He lives with his parents, two older siblings, and grandmother in a six-member family, while his father, Kamal Payda, is the sole earner, working as a ricksha driver and earning approximately USD 65–73 per month. Mehraz was taken to Saheda Gafur Ibrahim General Hospital and, after clinical evaluation and investigations, was diagnosed with typhoid and admitted for treatment. Due to the family’s limited income, they cannot afford his medical expenses and learned about Helpster Charity through the hospital team. Without timely treatment, his condition may worsen and lead to serious complications requiring more intensive medical care.

Doctors have advised treatment with parenteral antibiotics along with supportive therapy to effectively control Mehraz hosen's typhoid infection. With timely and complete treatment, her fever will gradually subside, her strength will return, and she will be able to resume her studies and daily activities without long-term effects. Proper medical care will also prevent the infection from spreading and protect her vital organs. However, if left untreated, typhoid can lead to severe complications such as intestinal perforation, internal bleeding, bloodstream infection, and even become life-threatening. Early intervention is therefore essential to ensure her full recovery and safeguard her future health.