Leom C., 2

Leom is a two-year-old child living with her 20-year-old mother in a poor socio-economic environment. The young mother has limited education, no stable income, and depends on casual labour and occasional support from relatives to meet their daily needs. The family struggles to afford basic necessities such as adequate food, clean water, proper housing, and healthcare. Because of financial hardship, transport challenges, and limited health awareness, medical care is often delayed. Overcrowded living conditions, poor sanitation, and inadequate nutrition further increase her vulnerability to infections and poor growth. Leom was brought to the facility by her father, presenting with profuse diarrhoea, persistent vomiting, high fever, sweating, poor feeding, reduced activity, irritability, and excessive crying. By the time she arrived, she appeared very weak, lethargic, and visibly dehydrated, which caused great concern and required urgent medical attention. Following examination and laboratory investigations, she was diagnosed with severe malaria and dehydration and was admitted for treatment and management. The family learned about Helpster Charity through community members who had previously received assistance and were advised to seek help at the facility so that Leom could access the care she urgently needed.

Cherotich brought to the facility by her mother, presenting with, diarrhea, vomiting everything, high fever, poor feeding, irritability and crying a lot. Based on examination and laboratory findings, she diagnosed with severe malaria and dehydration, was admitted for awhile and discharged home when stabilized and regain normal activities.

Leom was diagnosed with severe malaria complicated by severe dehydration, a dangerous combination that can quickly become life-threatening in young children. She required urgent admission for intravenous fluids, antimalarial medication, and close monitoring to restore hydration, control the infection, and prevent complications such as seizures, shock, or organ damage. With continued treatment, proper feeding, and follow-up care, Leom is expected to recover well and regain her strength.