Mahaba S., 4

Mahaba Salisu is a 4 year old girl from Bauchi who lives with her poor parents. Due to financial hardship, she cannot attend school, but her curiosity and love for learning shine through. She attends evening class for Quranic recitation and in the early hours of the day, she supports her mother in house chores. Mahaba hopes to join school someday so she can be a doctor. One evening, Mahaba Salisu began to feel unwell. She developed a high fever, a persistent cough, and complained of a headache. After meals, she started vomiting, especially shortly after eating. Her once playful energy faded as she grew weak and restless, prompting her worried parents to seek help from Helpster Charity at Albishir Hospital. The child was evaluated at the hospital and diagnosed with Malaria and Enteric Fever.

Mahaba was treated at Albisbir Hospital for Malaria and Enteric Fever, including both typhoid and paratyphoid infections. With support from Helpster Charity, she received a full course of antimalarial and antibiotic medications. Her condition gradually improved, and with continued care, she made a full recovery and was discharged in stable health.

Both malaria and typhoid fever can have serious consequences if left untreated, but with prompt and appropriate medical care, the prognosis is generally good for both. Malaria, if left untreated, can lead to severe complications like seizures, coma, and death. Similarly, typhoid fever, if untreated, can cause intestinal perforation and hemorrhage, and in severe cases, can be fatal. However, early diagnosis and treatment significantly improve the prognosis for both diseases.