- Request received30/05/2024
- Checked & confirmed28/04/2025
- Fundraising28/04/2025
- Treatment provided23/05/2025
- Invoice paid26/05/2025
- Case closed04/08/2025
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Anna M., 9
Report publishedInfections
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$20
About infections
Anna was brought to Nakowa on a complain of with the complain of fever, headache, redness of eyes and itching. On examination and laboratory investigation of blood sample collected revealed 1. Malaria + Enteric fever 2. Allergic Conjunctivitis. Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Enteric Fever (Typhoid Fever is an illness caused by bacteria, usually Salmonella typhi, that is spread through contaminated food and water. Allergic Conjunctivitis is an eye condition caused by an allergic reaction to substances like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
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Nakowa Specialist Hospital Maiduguri
15 Lagos St, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Background
Anna is a 9 year old girl living with her parent along Old GRA. She attends NAMU school and currently in primary4. Anna hopes to be a lawyer someday. On a sunday morning, Anna complained to her mom of a sever fever. This caused her to also have headache. The next day, Anna had an itchy eyes and her condition was not getting better. Anna could not go school due to the condition until she was brought to Nakowa. She was examined, investigated and diagnosed with Malaria, Enteric Fever and Allergies Conjunctivitis.
Medical history
Anna Musa was diagnosed with malaria, enteric fever, and allergic conjunctivitis. Her condition required immediate medical attention and close care. Anna was evaluated at the hospital and appropriately treated. With support from the hospital and her family, she steadily recovered. Her parents expressed heartfelt thanks to the Helpster charity for covering the medical costs, making it possible for Anna to return home healthy and happy.
Prognosis
If Anna is not treated of the malaria and enteric fever urgently, it can severely weaken the body's immune system, making it difficult to fight off infections and increasing the risk of severe complications from both diseases. The combined strain on the body can be overwhelming and potentially fatal. While allergic conjunctivitis is not life-threatening, if left untreated, it can cause significant discomfort and affect the quality of life.
