- Request received14/10/2025
- Checked & confirmed29/10/2025
- Fundraising29/10/2025
- Treatment provided06/02/2026
- Invoice paid10/02/2026
- Case closed07/04/2026
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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Dalhat M., 12
Report publishedInfections
27
$55
About severe malaria
Severe malaria is a life-threatening form of malaria, most often caused by Plasmodium falciparum, resulting from high levels of parasites in the blood that lead to serious organ and systemic complications. It presents with persistent high fever, severe anemia, jaundice, breathing difficulty, convulsions, confusion, and sometimes coma or kidney failure. The condition can rapidly progress to multi-organ dysfunction if untreated. Diagnosis is confirmed by blood film showing high parasite density. Treatment requires urgent hospitalization, intravenous antimalarial therapy (such as artesunate), fluids, blood transfusions when needed, and intensive supportive care. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment greatly improve survival and prevent lasting complications.
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$55 raised of $55
WholeCare Clinic and Hospital Equipment Ltd
Rafin Zurfi, near Dunamis Church, Bauchi
Background
Dalhat is a 12 years old male child, he has 6 other siblings all living with their parents. He attends a government junior secondary school where he aspire to be a banker in future. The father is a blacksmith and the mother is a petty trader, they're all trying hard to provide for the children. They own their apartment where there are 3 rooms and a toilet, they have access to electricity. Patient presented with history of severe fever worst in the evening, bitter taste and loss of appetite for the past two weeks. He has received some antimalarials at home but to no avail. Examination revealed a sick child dehydrated, mildly pale and lethargic. Malaria test is positive. They don't have the means to pay for the child's medication that is why they sought for help from Helpster Charity. Diagnosis of Severe Malaria was made and he was admitted and treated promptly as such.
Medical history
Dalhat a 12 years old male presented with history of severe fever worst in the evening, bitter taste and loss of appetite for the past two weeks. He was admitted and diagnosed with severe malaria with continued monitoring for signs of complications. Treatment commenced with injection antimalarials, injection antibiotics and other supportive care. Patient did well and was discharged when he was stable. He was scheduled for follow-up Parents give gratitude to Helpster Charity team for this show of love.
Prognosis
The prognosis of severe malaria depends on how quickly treatment begins and the patient’s overall condition. With early diagnosis, prompt intravenous antimalarial therapy, and intensive supportive care, most patients recover completely. However, delayed treatment or complications such as cerebral malaria, severe anemia, or kidney failure can lead to long-term effects or death. Children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of poor outcomes. Early medical attention and careful monitoring greatly improve survival and recovery.
