Samson M., 13

Samson Messe is a 13 year old child 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 Samson 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. Samson was brought into our facility from the medical outreach. On presentation at our hospital, and after detailed assessment, Samson was diagnosed with Sickle cell anaemia without crisis. He was on any routine drugs. He will benefit from routine follow-up visit with the pediatrician. It was critical that he was thoroughly evaluated by a Pediatrician and placed on routine medications that will control and prevent sickle crises, it was life changing that we met him at the outreach and otherwise prevented threatening crisis from happening.

Samson is a 13-year-old boy diagnosed with Sickle Cell/HbC disease presenting with anaemia. He was seen at Atlantis Pediatric Hospital and commenced on Proguanil, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B Complex. Investigations including CBC, Malaria RDT, and Urinalysis were carried out. He is currently under routine monitoring and care.

Samson has sickle cell disease, a chronic condition that can causes ongoing anemia, fatigue, organ damage, and reduced oxygen delivery even in the absence of an acute crisis. He was assessed for acute complications, and findings show no active crisis, infection, or serious complications. His vitals are stable, and his hemoglobin level is acceptable for his condition. Although the disease is not curable, timely medical care, regular medication, good hydration, and follow-up prevents a potentially life-threatening episode and stabilized his condition, allowing him to remain well and active at this time.