- Request received02/10/2025
- Checked & confirmed31/01/2026
- Fundraising31/01/2026
- Treatment provided25/02/2026
- Invoice paid20/03/2026
- Case closed28/05/2026
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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Amina S., 2
Report publishedEmergency care
25
$80
About emergency care
Malaria is infection with Plasmodium species. Symptoms and signs include fever (which may be periodic), chills, rigors, sweating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, respiratory distress, confusion, seizures, hemolytic anemia, splenomegaly, and renal abnormalities. Diagnosis is by peripheral blood smear and by rapid diagnostic tests. Treatment and prophylaxis depend on the Plasmodium species, drug sensitivity, and the patient's clinical status. Severe malaria is a medical emergency and a life-threatening complication of malaria, most commonly caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum. It occurs when the infection is complicated by serious organ failure or abnormalities in the patient's blood or
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Ayaji Medical and Diagnostic Center
Sarkin Hausawa Ward, Opposite AY Maikifi Filling Station, Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria
Background
Amina a two years old girl lives with her Parents at dapchi village her father was a farmer. Amina was brought to Ayaji hospital with a complaints of Fever (for 7 days) Headache (for 7 days) Vomiting (for 2 days) She had a history of high-grade fever with chills and rigors, followed by a headache associated with occasional vomiting. There was also a history of dizziness and blurring . Upon presentation at our hospital and after further clinical evaluation, she was diagnosed with severe malaria.
Medical history
Amina appeared unwell and required urgent medical attention. A thorough clinical assessment was conducted, and diagnosis of severe malaria was made and prompt treatment was initiated to stabilize the condition. The child was started on appropriate antimalarial therapy along with supportive care. Intravenous fluids were administered to maintain hydration, and antipyretics such as paracetamol were given to control fever. Vital signs were closely monitored throughout, and adequate nutritional support was encouraged to aid recovery. Over the course of treatment, the child showed steady improvement. The fever subsided, appetite gradually returned, and the child became more active and responsive. No complications were observed, and the response to treatment was satisfactory. As the condition improved, treatment was transitioned to oral medications to complete the course. With continued adherence to therapy and supportive care, the child regained strength and resumed normal daily activities. Overall, the child made a good recovery and was discharged in stable condition. Caregivers were advised on strict adherence to medications, proper nutrition, and the importance of follow-up visits to ensure complete recovery and prevent recurrence.
Prognosis
Amina is suffering from severe malaria, which the attending physician considers a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate intervention. The medical treatment has been promptly initiated, and her prognosis is directly contingent upon her clinical response. Despite the expectation of recovery in the absence of complications, her age and presenting illness elevate her risk for mortality and significant morbidity.
