- Request received24/10/2023
- Checked & confirmed30/10/2023
- Fundraising30/10/2023
- Treatment provided14/12/2023
- Invoice paid14/12/2023
- Case closed17/09/2024
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.
Mustapha A., 15
Report publishedInfections
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$25
About infections
Malaria is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Once inside the human body, the parasites multiply in the liver and then infect red blood cells, causing recurrent cycles of symptoms, including high fever, chills, fatigue, and, in severe cases, organ damage or failure.This stage of the disease is defined by the evidence of vital organ dysfunction.
$25 left to save this life
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Nakowa Specialist Hospital Maiduguri
15 Lagos St, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Background
Mustapha is not in school right now because his parents can't pay for his education. He really enjoys playing with a ball, swimming in the river behind their house, and fishing there too. But on October 17, 2023, something started to go wrong. Mustapha lost his appetite, couldn't sleep at night, and felt unwell. His father tried giving him some medicine from the pharmacy, but it didn't help. As days went by, Mustapha's lips started to crack, and he began shivering often.
Medical history
The child was accessed and treated promptly and successfully for malaria. The fever stopped, and the child's overall health drastically improved. Discharged home and the parents were thankful.
Prognosis
Malaria should be treated promptly with the use of antimalarial drugs. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and even death. It can result in organ failure, severe anemia, neurological issues, and in some cases, prove fatal, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial for preventing these life-threatening consequences.
