- Request received30/07/2025
- Checked & confirmed24/08/2025
- Fundraising24/08/2025
- Treatment provided06/11/2025
- Invoice paid05/12/2025
- Case closed15/02/2026
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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Fatima A., 2
Report publishedEmergency care
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$70
About emergency care
Severe malaria is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by a malaria infection, most commonly by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum. It occurs when an uncomplicated case of malaria progresses to a more complicated stage involving vital organ dysfunction. If left untreated, severe malaria can be fatal within hours or days. Key Features and Complications: Severe malaria is defined by a range of clinical and laboratory signs that indicate a critical condition. Some of the major complications include: * Cerebral Malaria: Characterized by impaired consciousness, seizures, and coma. This occurs when parasite-filled red blood cells block small blood vessels in the brain. * Severe Anemia: A low red blood cell count, leading to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the body's tissues. * Acute Kidney Injury: Damage to the kidneys, which can be life-threatening. * Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Pulmonary Edema: Fluid accumulation in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. * Metabolic Acidosis: An excessive buildup of acid in the body, which can manifest as deep, rapid breathing. * Hypoglycemia: Dangerously low blood sugar, which can lead to coma or death. * Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and eyes, often due to liver damage. * Circulatory Collapse/Shock: A life-threatening condition where the body is not getting enough blood flow. * Hyperparasitemia: An extremely high number of parasites in the blood. Who is at Risk? While anyone can develop severe malaria, certain groups are at higher risk, including: * Young children and infants * Pregnant women * Travelers from non-endemic areas * Individuals with a history of certain other illnesses, such as COVID-19 (according to some recent studies) Treatment: Because severe malaria can progress so rapidly, immediate treatment is crucial. The recommended treatment is a parenteral (intravenous or intramuscular) antimalarial medication, such as artesunate, which is highly effective. Other treatments, such as artemether or quinine, may be used as alternatives. Patients receiving treatment for severe malaria require close monitoring and supportive care.
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Ayaji Medical and Diagnostic Center
Sarkin Hausawa Ward, Opposite AY Maikifi Filling Station, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria
Background
Fatima she is a 2 year old boy as the last born of the family she leaves with her parents at tajuwa village. She started havig fever headache vommiting and cough that lasted about 5 days before she was brought to our hospital. Upon presentation it was diagnosed that she had severe malaria A two-year-old girl with severe malaria is in a life-threatening situation and requires immediate medical attention. Children between six months and five years of age are particularly vulnerable to severe malaria because they have lost their mother's immunity but have not yet developed their own specific immunity to the disease. Severe malaria in children can progress to a fatal outcome very quickly, sometimes within 24 hours if left untreated.
Medical history
Fatima is a 2-year-old child who was presented to our facility and was diagnosed with Severe Malaria. On admission, antimalarials and other medications were given. To combat the infection, Fatima was treated with Intravenous (IV) Artesunate, the global gold-standard for severe malaria. Grateful for the treatment that saved their daughters life, Fatima's mother is grateful to Helpster for the free treatment.
Prognosis
, severe malaria is a grave and rapidly progressing illness. Early suspicion, immediate diagnosis, and swift, decisive treatment are paramount to a positive outcome. The prognosis, while guarded, is significantly improved by timely medical intervention.
