Bilyaminu R., 8

Biliyaminu Rabiu is an 8-year-old boy who loves playing football with his friends. He lives with his parents and three siblings in a small village near Birniwa. His father is a fisherman, and the family struggles to make ends meet. When Biliyaminu became seriously ill, his parents were worried because they could not afford the cost of treatment and turned to the Helpster Charity Foundation for assistance. Biliyaminu was well until five days before presentation when he developed a high fever accompanied by chills, severe headache, body aches, vomiting, and abdominal pain. As the illness persisted, he became weak and unable to play or eat properly, causing great concern for his family. At the clinic, he was evaluated and underwent laboratory investigations, which confirmed the diagnosis of malaria and typhoid co-infection. He was admitted for three days and treated with intravenous antimalarial medications, antibiotics, and supportive care. Prognosis: With timely treatment and close monitoring, Biliyaminu's condition improved, giving him the chance to return to school, football, and the joyful childhood he loves.

Biliyaminu lay on the hospital bed, his football dreams forgotten. He was burning with fever, his stomach aching. His mother held his hand. By day 1 he was started on IV medications. By day 2, his fever came down. By day 3, he was sitting up and asking for food. His mother wept with relief. "Thank you Helpster Charity," she said. "You saved my son.

Biliyaminu presented with high fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, and lethargy. He was diagnosed of Malaria and typhoid co-infection following laboratory evaluation. He needed hospitalization for IV ceftriaxone, IV artesunate, IV fluids, and close monitoring. He was admitted for 3 days and responded well. Prognosis is excellent with prompt treatment. Without treatment, he would have risked intestinal perforation, cerebral malaria, and death.