- 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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Ezekiel M., 16
Report publishedInfections
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$20
About infections
Ezekial was brought to the hospital with the complain of fever, headache, abdominal discomfort, epigastric pains. On examination and laboratory investigation of blood sample collected revealed 1. Malaria + Enteric fever 2. PUD. Malaria is is a disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It typically causes fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms. Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is a condition where sores or ulcers develop on the inner lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine.
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Nakowa Specialist Hospital Maiduguri
15 Lagos St, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Background
Ezekiel is a 16 year old boy living with his parent at Old GRA. Being the eldest son, he is the man of the house since the demise of his father. He attends NAMU School and he hopes to be an engineer someday. Ezekiel complained to his mother of having headache and abdominal pain. He also lost appetite and felt everything was tasteless in his mouth. The mother bought him drugs at the chemist nearby but that could not arrest the problem. He was brought to the hospital in pains and was examined, investigated and diagnosed with Malaria, Enteric Fever, and Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Medical history
Ezekiel Musa was diagnosed with malaria, enteric fever, and peptic ulcer disease (PUD). He received treatment at Nakowa Specialists Hospital, where he was closely monitored and cared for. Thanks to timely medical attention and support from the Helpster charity, Ezekiel made a full recovery. His family is deeply grateful for the assistance that helped him get better.
Prognosis
If Ezekiel is not treated of malaria urgently, it can lead to destruction of his red blood cells which can lead to a significant drop in the number of healthy red blood cells, causing severe fatigue and weakness. Malaria can weaken the immune system, making it harder for the body to deal with the complications of PUD.
