Shahina A., 7

Shahina Akter is a bright and resilient 7-year-old Forcibly Displaced Myanmar National (FDMN) girl who dreams of becoming a source of strength for her mother and elderly grandmother. She lives with her mother, younger sibling, and grandmother in a fragile makeshift shelter, where her mother struggles to support the family alone after being abandoned by her father and having no stable income. Despite her gentle and responsible nature, Shahina is now critically ill with pneumonia, severe malnutrition, and a painful swelling in her wrist, leaving her weak, breathless, and unable to move comfortably. Without urgent treatment, her condition could rapidly worsen, leading to life-threatening complications due to infection and severe nutritional deficiency. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Ahammod Ali Azad and is now desperately seeking support to save Shahina’s life.

Shahina Akter, a 07-year-old female child, was admitted on 02.04.2026 at Orion Hospital through Helpster volunteer Ahammod Ali Azad with complaints of difficulty breathing with persistent cough and chest discomfort, high-grade fever causing weakness and irritability, and a painful swelling at the right wrist joint limiting her movement. On admission, necessary clinical evaluation and investigations were carried out. She was diagnosed with Pneumonia with Severe Malnutrition, High-Grade Fever, and Ganglion. Accordingly, she was managed with hospitalization under close monitoring, therapy for hypoxemia, evaluation and pharmacological management of pneumonia and fever, correction of fluids and electrolytes, and nutritional support. Later, surgical management for the ganglion (excision) was also performed by a general surgeon. She remained hospitalized for a total of 03 days and responded well to the treatment. Her condition gradually improved, and she was discharged on 05.04.2026 in stable condition with necessary advice and follow-up instructions. The treatment expenses were fully supported by Helpster Charity, and the family expresses sincere gratitude to Helpster, its volunteers, and the hospital team for their kind support and care.

With timely hospitalization, close monitoring, oxygen therapy for hypoxemia, and proper medical management of pneumonia and fever, Shahina’s breathing will gradually improve and the infection can be controlled. Correction of fluids and electrolytes along with nutritional support will help restore her strength, improve immunity, and support healthy growth. Surgical removal of the ganglion will relieve pain and restore normal movement of her wrist, improving her daily functioning and comfort. Overall, appropriate treatment offers a strong chance of recovery and a return to normal life. However, if left untreated, her pneumonia could worsen into severe respiratory failure, her malnutrition could become life-threatening, and the ongoing infection may lead to serious complications or even death.