- Request received24/09/2025
- Checked & confirmed31/01/2026
- Fundraising31/01/2026
- Treatment provided20/02/2026
- Invoice paid20/03/2026
- 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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Auwal Z., 13
Report publishedEmergency care
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$100
About emergency care
Acute typhoid fever is a severe, life-threatening systemic infection caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, transmitted through contaminated food or water. It is characterized by a prolonged, gradually rising high fever, headache, malaise, abdominal pain, and either constipation or diarrhea. Without prompt antibiotic treatment, it can lead to fatal complications. Severe malaria is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by malaria parasites (usually Plasmodium falciparum) leading to vital organ dysfunction, defined by symptoms like coma, seizures, severe anemia, respiratory distress, kidney failure, or shock, often resulting from delayed treatment of uncomplicated malaria.
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Background
Auwal Zubairu Doda is a curious and resilient 13-year-old boy from Sabon Garin Kanuri, Zangon Shani. Despite his recent illness, he is known in his community for his bright spirit and eagerness to learn. Auwal Zubairu Doda, a 13-year-old boy, fell ill with high fever, weakness, headache, abdominal discomfort, and vomiting after drinking untreated well water and being exposed to mosquito bites. Upon presentation at our hospital ,and after evaluation, he was diagnosed with both typhoid fever and malaria.
Medical history
Auwal was admitted on 7th September 2025 and received IV antimalarial (Artesunate) and antibiotic (Ceftriaxone) treatment, along with supportive care. His fever and symptoms improved by the third day, and a repeat malaria test was negative by day four. He regained strength and was discharged in stable condition on 12th September 2025.
Prognosis
Auwal was diagnosed with acute typhoid and severe malaria fever, presenting with high fever, weakness, headache, abdominal pain, and vomiting caused by consuming unsafe water and mosquito exposure. With timely treatment, the doctor expects Auwal to make a full recovery and return to normal life without complications. However, if left untreated, the malaria and typhoid could have led to serious complications such as severe dehydration, intestinal perforation, organ failure, or even death.
