- Request received31/05/2024
- Checked & confirmed28/03/2025
- Fundraising28/03/2025
- Treatment provided11/06/2025
- Invoice paid31/08/2025
- Case closed04/05/2026
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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Ahmad A., 9
Report publishedInfections
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$20
About infections
Ahmad Abubarkar was brought to the hospital with the the complain of fever, headache, ear discharge, body itching and rashes x 1/52 duration. On examination and blood sample collected revealed 1. Otitis media 2. Malaria 3. URTI 4. Skin Infection Otitis media is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear, the area behind the eardrum. Malaria is a serious disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. An upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is an infection that affects the nose, throat, and airways.
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Nakowa Specialist Hospital Maiduguri
15 Lagos St, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Background
Ahmad is a 9 year old boy living with his parent at Lagos Bridge, along Lagos street. Ahmad's father is abricklayer who survives on ny job that comes his way. Ahmad does not attend school because his parent cannot afford. He however attends Islamiyya (arabic school). He developed rashes which are dark spots on his skin and spreads to all parts of the body. That was not taken seriously until he was brought to Nakowa on the complain of serious headache and blockage in his nostril which makes it difficult for him. Ahmad's parent thought he will be fine. They managed the child until Helpster volunteers did community outreach. The child was examined and diagnosed with Ear infection (Otitis Media), Malaria, URTI, and Skin Infection.
Medical history
Ahmad faced a tough fight battling otitis media, malaria, an upper respiratory tract infection, and a skin infection all at once. His family was overwhelmed but never lost hope. With dedicated medical care and the generous support of the Helpster charity covering his treatment, Ahmad gradually healed. His parents are deeply thankful for the help that brought their son back to health and happiness.
Prognosis
If Ahmad is not treated promptly for Otitis Media, Malaria, and Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI), he could experience several serious complications. If Otitis Media is not treated urgently, it can lead to infection can damage the structures in the middle ear, leading to temporary or permanent hearing loss. If the Malaria is not treated timely, it can lead to severe Anemia, that is, the destruction of red blood cells can cause severe fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. The URTI can spread to the sinuses, causing inflammation and severe sinus pain.
