Shon K., 1

Shon Kibet is a cheerful, active one-year-old boy who lives with his mother in a village. She runs a small business, but her modest earnings are insufficient to consistently meet their basic needs and medical expenses. His mother brought him to hospital with high fever, persistent vomiting, irritability and convulsions. He had stopped breastfeeding and was crying frequently, particularly at night. She had given him over-the-counter paracetamol, which reduced the fever, but his other symptoms persisted. Following clinical examination and laboratory investigations, Shon was diagnosed with severe malaria, dehydration, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and anaemia. He was admitted for treatment, further investigations and close monitoring. His mother’s limited income makes the cost of this essential care difficult to afford.

Shon Kibet, a 1-year-old baby, is suffering from severe malaria complicated by anaemia, hypoglycemia, and dehydration. His condition is serious and requires urgent hospital treatment, including antimalarial medication, correction of low blood sugar, careful fluid replacement, and management of anaemia. With prompt and appropriate medical care, his chances of recovery may improve significantly.