Sumaiya A., 15

Sumaiya Akter is a 15-year-old Class 9 student who developed fever with chills and rigor for seven days, along with burning urination, cough, and cold, and was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) after evaluation at Narayanganj Poly Clinic General Hospital. Her father, Mohammad Hasan (38), works as a carpenter and earns approximately BDT 8,000 (around USD 65) per month, while her mother, Parvin Begum (30), is a homemaker and her brother is also dependent on the family’s limited income. Their financial condition makes it difficult to afford Sumaiya’s medical expenses, including investigations, medicines, and follow-up care. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Masud Rana and sought assistance for her treatment. Without timely treatment, the UTI may spread to the kidneys and potentially lead to severe infection, kidney complications, or sepsis.

According to the treating doctor, hospitalization, proper evaluation, and appropriate parenteral antibiotics are recommended to control the urinary tract infection and prevent complications. With timely treatment, the infection and fever are expected to improve, allowing Sumaiya to recover and return to her normal daily and educational activities. If left untreated, the infection may spread to the kidneys and bloodstream, potentially causing kidney damage, severe infection, or sepsis. Close monitoring and timely treatment are therefore important for her recovery and to prevent further complications.