- Request received14/07/2025
- Checked & confirmed25/09/2025
- Fundraising25/09/2025
- Treatment provided06/11/2025
- Invoice paid30/12/2025
- Case closed
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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Iliya A., 9
Report publishedInfections
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$70
About infections
Ahmed Iliya, a 9-year-old boy, was diagnosed with severe malaria and enteric fever (typhoid). Severe malaria is a medical emergency primarily caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, characterized by life-threatening complications and requiring immediate treatment. Enteric fever, commonly known as typhoid fever, is caused by the bacteria Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi and Paratyphi. It is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, abdominal pain, weakness, and gastrointestinal issues. Enteric fever is a significant health concern, particularly in low and middle-income countries, with an estimated 14 million cases and 136,000 deaths annually.
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Epsilon Specialist Hospital Kaduna
34, Gongola road off Chalawa Cresent Barnawa Kaduna Nigeria
Background
Meet Iliya Ahmed, a vibrant 9-year-old boy who is full of life and energy. As a Primary 3 student at LEA primary school, Iliya is always on the move, bursting with enthusiasm and a passion for learning. His dream is to become a football star one day, and his infectious smile can light up the entire room. His parents, filled with worry and desperation, watched helplessly as their child's condition worsened, unable to afford the medical care he desperately needed. A neighbor informed them about Helpster charity and they came seeking for help. At our hospital, he presented with symptoms of prolonged stooling, fever, headache, and loss of appetite. Thorough evaluation and Laboratory investigations confirmed a diagnosis of severe dehydration and high levels of malaria parasites and typhoid antibodies, indicating a serious infection requiring prompt treatment.
Medical history
The child made good recovery following treatment with some ACT, pai killers, IV fluids and antibiotics. His 7days of horror and pain came to an end because Helpster showed up for him when he needed it most. He is now fully recovered and has resumed his normal life
Prognosis
The doctor's report diagnoses Ahmed Iliya, a 9-year-old boy, with severe malaria and enteric fever. The doctor's opinion is that the patient requires prompt treatment to address dehydration and infections otherwise Ahmed can suffer serious complications. Prognosis depends on timely intervention; with proper care, Ahmed can recover, but delayed treatment may lead to complications.
