Anifowose I., 3

Isiaka is a 3 year old boy living in Makoko , a very impoverished area in Lagos state Nigeria. During the Meyiwavera medical outreach program, conducted in partnership with Helpster Charity in Makoko, children were being screened and Isiaka was one of those children. This type of community health initiative is crucial in underserved areas, as it can identify children who might otherwise go undiagnosed and untreated. Isiaka presented with persistent headache and cough , in addition to recurring fever , passage of dark colored urine and yellowish eyes. Upon presentation at our hospital, he was diagnosed with Sickle cell disease without crisis but thanks to the medical intervention he was diagnosed with Sickle cell and linked up to proper medical care early hence preventing threatening crisis which can result to anemia and death. Due to this timely intervention, his life was improved and saved.

Anifowose Isiaka is a 3-year-old male with Sickle Cell Disease (HbSS) who is currently not in crisis. He is very lucky to have had free evaluation and early confirmation of the Sickle cell disease and was linked up to get all needed medical treatment to prevent crisis and save his life. At the time of review, he had no symptoms, normal vital signs, and an unremarkable physical examination. Laboratory investigations, including full blood count, urinalysis, and malaria screening, were within normal limits. Given his stable condition, early diagnosis, and commencement of appropriate supportive therapy (folic acid supplementation, vitamin B complex, and malaria prophylaxis), the short-term prognosis is good. With good medication compliance, adequate hydration, routine follow-up, and prompt treatment of infections, he is expected to maintain clinical stability and have a reduced risk of acute sickle cell crises. Long-term prognosis will depend on ongoing preventive care, caregiver education, regular monitoring, and early intervention for complications as they arise