Ann W., 12

Ann is a cheerful and hardworking girl who loves helping her mother in the kitchen with cooking and washing dishes. She dreams of becoming a chef in the future. She was brought to the hospital with complaints of joint pain, chest discomfort, and general body weakness. Ann is a known sickle cell patient who had defaulted on her clinic visits due to her family’s inability to afford the annual national health insurance payments. As a result, she was unable to access regular medical care, leading to frequent relapses. Her mother, who relies on small casual jobs to provide for the family, had no means of seeking further treatment. Many relatives had abandoned them, believing Ann’s condition was a curse. When her health worsened, a friend from church introduced her to Helpster Charity, offering a ray of hope. With Helpster’s support, Ann was finally taken to God’s Favor Hospital for treatment.

Ann is known sickle cell disease patient who was brought into the hospital and diagnosed with severe malaria with sickler symptoms. Ann due to severe symptoms she had to spent more days in the hospital for proper observation of vital signs and administration of intravenous drugs. Two days later Ann's symptoms was subsiding slowly with pain improvement. Her guardian was very happy and grateful for the great support treatment given by Helpster charity which according to them it was like a miracle to be given full treatment without being asked to pay even a single scent Three days later Ann was able to get to her feet again, she was discharged with oral antimalarial to finish at home as was advised on health education on sickle cell disease management at home.

Ann, diagnosed with severe malaria in sickle cell disease, requires careful and prompt medical management due to her increased risk of complications. With timely treatment - including antimalarial medications, supportive care, hydration, and close monitoring - her condition can improve significantly.