- Request received08/10/2025
- Checked & confirmed27/12/2025
- Fundraising27/12/2025
- 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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Arifa Y., 7
Report publishedEmergency care
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$130
About emergency care
Severe malaria is a life-threatening condition primarily caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, usually through ingestion of contaminated food or water. Its symptoms often develop gradually and can be severe. Arifa Yahaya is suffering from a severe systemic infection, diagnosed with Severe Malaria or Enteric Fever (Typhoid). Her symptoms include high fever, leg pain, restlessness, repeated vomiting, pallor, and semi consciousness, indicating a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.
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Yobe State Specialist Hospital Gashua
Sabon Gari Ward, off Nguru Road Gashua
Background
Arifa Yahaya is a cheerful and curious 7-year-old girl who loves drawing, singing, and playing with friends. She dreams of becoming a teacher to help other children learn and grow. Arifa Yahaya developed a high fever, leg pain, restlessness, and repeated vomiting over several days. Her condition worsened, leaving her semiconscious and pale at hospital admission. Upon presentation at our hospital, and after further evaluation, she was diagnosed with Severe Malaria or Enteric Fever and is being closely monitored by medical staff.
Medical history
Arifa Yahaya received prompt and comprehensive medical treatment, including antimalarial medications, intravenous fluids, fever management, and other supportive care. She was closely monitored throughout her admission, with regular assessment of her vital signs and clinical response. She responded gradually to treatment, her fever subsided, her vital signs stabilized, and her overall condition improved significantly. She is now recovering steadily under medical supervision, with continued medications and follow-up recommended to ensure complete recovery.
Prognosis
The doctor’s prognosis indicates that with prompt and complete treatment, Arifa has a high chance of full recovery. However, if left untreated, her condition could worsen rapidly, leading to severe complications, organ failure, or even death, due to the seriousness of severe malaria or enteric fever.
