Auwal S., 1

Suleiman is a 1yo male child living with his parents. He has 3 other siblings. The father is a a petty trader and the mother is a house wife. They live in a 2 rooms apartment with a pit toilet. The family sometimes struggle to feed. They make use of water from the borehole for their daily activities. There is no access to electricity. The patient is a 1-year-old male child who was brought to the hospital with a history of high-grade fever for five days, associated with chills and rigors. The fever was accompanied by cough, fast breathing, and difficulty in breathing. The mother also reported poor feeding, reduced activity like playing, and increasing paleness of the child. There was no history of convulsions or loss of consciousness. Auwal was diagnosed with chest infection, anemia and severe malaria which is causing severe acute illness and can result to death. Because the family could not afford their medical bills, they contacted Helpster charity through a volunteer. The child was examined thoroughly and given the adequate medical care.

Auwal a 1-year-old male child who was brought to the hospital with a history of high-grade fever for five days, associated with chills and rigors. The fever was accompanied by cough, fast breathing, and difficulty in breathing. The mother also reported poor feeding, reduced activity like playing, and increasing paleness of the child. There was no history of convulsions or loss of consciousness. Patient was diagnosed with chest infection, anemia and severe malaria. Treatment commenced with injection antimalarials e.g., artesunate, broad spectrum injection antibiotics and other supportive care. The patient responded gradually to treatment with reduction in high grade fever and improvement in respiratory distress. Hemoglobin levels improved. Appetite and activity level improved over the course of admission. He was discharged with take home orals and was scheduled for follow up after 1 week. The family remained grateful to Helpster Charity for the medical support.

Auwal's diagnosis of severe malaria complicated by anemia and chest infection is a medical emergency. Severe malaria explains the high fever, weakness, and systemic illness, while anemia is due to malaria-related destruction of red blood cells, worsening oxygen delivery. The chest infection is secondary to reduced immunity and further contributes to breathing difficulty and hypoxia. These conditions together significantly increase the risk of respiratory failure and organ damage. Immediate hospitalization is required for intravenous antimalarial therapy, broad-spectrum antibiotics, oxygen support, and close monitoring to prevent life-threatening complications. Proper care and support was given to Auwal to combat any further threat to his health.