- Request received31/05/2024
- Checked & confirmed31/01/2025
- Fundraising31/01/2025
- Treatment provided21/03/2025
- 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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Aisha K., 9
Report publishedSkin
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$20
About skin
Aisha was brought to Nakowawith the complain of fever, generalized body rashes with itching, whitish lesions. On examination and blood sample collected revealed 1. Scabies 2. Malaria + Enteric fever was made. Scabies is a skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, causing intense itching and a rash. Malaria is a serious disease caused by parasites transmitted by mosquito bites, leading to high fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms. Enteric fever (Typhoid fever) is a bacterial infection from contaminated food or water, causing high fever, abdominal pain, and digestive issues.
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Nakowa Specialist Hospital Maiduguri
15 Lagos St, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Background
Aisha Kadam is a 9 year old girl in the family of 12. Her father dies 3 months ago while she stay with her grandmother along Lagos Street. Aisha knits caps at her leisure time and also helps her grandmother cook. Aisha has been having body weakness for days. Her brother bought her drugs at the nearest chemist but couldn't make her recover. She also have many white spots on her skin which causes her feel uncomfortable and constantly itching her. She was brought to Nakowa for hep due to financial constraint. Child was examined and diagnosed with Scabies, Malaria and Enteric Fever.
Medical history
Aisha struggled with scabies, malaria, and enteric fever, making her days very difficult. She was evaluated at our hospital, diagnosed with Scabies and appropriate treatment was given. With timely medical care and the support of the Helpster charity, she received the treatment she needed to recover fully. Her family is forever grateful for the kindness that gave Aisha a chance to heal and smile again.
Prognosis
If Aisha is not treated urgently for scabies, she will experience persistent itching and skin irritation, potentially leading to secondary infections. If malaria and enteric fever are not treated promptly, they can result in severe complications, organ failure, and potentially be life-threatening.
