Habiba I., 9

Habiba is 9 years old, she has 8 siblings. They're all living with their parents. Habiba attends a free government primary school, she wishes to become a business woman. The father does not have a job at the moment, the mother is doing her best in terms of doing a petty trading to provide for the family. They live in a 3 rooms apartment, during raining season, they use buckets to prevent water from dripping down from the roof, the environment is full of grasses and water logged roads. Habiba woke up one and started having headache, making her stay out of school, she vomited twice, the mother gave her paracetamol to take but no improvement in her health. They were informed about Helpster Charity from a family friend, they came to WholeCare Clinic where she was presented with complaint of fever that is associated with joint pains and malaise. Febrile with temperature of 38.2°C, not dehydrated. Malaria tested positive. She was prescribed with some medications accordingly.

Habiba presented with complaint of fever that is associated with joint pains and malaise. Febrile with temperature of 38.2°C, not dehydrated. Malaria test shows positive. One examination she is acutely ill looking, diagnosis of malaria was made, patient admitted and treated as appropriate. She was managed with injections antimalarials, injection antibiotics and other supportive care until she was stable and discharged with some oral care. She is to come for follow up visit. The family are grateful for the medical support and they extend appreciation to Helpster charity and the team.

With early diagnosis and effective antimalarial therapy, Habiba will recover fully. If treatment is delayed, malaria can progress to severe forms causing brain, kidney, or liver complications. High-risk groups like children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals have poorer outcomes. Habiba will have a good outcome based on the medications given respectively.