Hadiza H., 7

Hadiza is a 7 year old girl and the first child of her mother. Hadiza live with her parent at Mairi Ward of Jere. She attends Maimusari Government School. On weekends, Hadiza will follow her mother to the farm behind the University of Maiduguri. She also sells peanut to support herself. Hadiza wishes to be a nurse when she grows up. Hadiza has complained of frequently stooling and associated pain at her lower abdomen. She began having fever that gave the mother cause to worry. Due to the fever, Hadiza also feel very weak. She was brought to Nakowa when her neighbor told her them about Helpster. On presentation, she was examined and investigated and diagnosed with malaria, enteric fever, and gastroenteritis.

Hadiza Hassan was diagnosed with malaria, enteric fever, and gastroenteritis after falling seriously ill. She was weak, dehydrated, and in constant discomfort. With hospital care and close monitoring, Hadiza slowly recovered. Her parents thanked the Helpster charity for funding her treatment, saying their help brought hope during a difficult time.

Malaria if not treated urgently can cause severe anemia, organ failure (such as kidney or liver failure), cerebral malaria (a complication affecting the brain), and in severe cases, death. Enteric fever can lead to intestinal perforation, where the bacteria invade the intestinal wall, leading to leakage of intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity. Untreated gastroenteritis can lead to severe dehydration, especially in vulnerable populations such as young children