Hafsat H., 3

Hafsat Hamis is a 3-year-old girl and the youngest of eight children living with her parents in Birniwa town. Her father is a primary school teacher and her mother is a homemaker. The family struggles financially to provide for their large household, and when Hafsat became ill, they sought help through the Helpster Charity Foundation. Hafsat was apparently well until five days before presentation when she developed a persistent cough and high-grade fever. The illness gradually worsened, and she developed difficulty breathing, poor appetite, and difficulty sleeping. Her mother noticed that she was breathing rapidly with flaring of the nostrils and chest in-drawing, and she became too weak to play with her siblings. She was brought to Adari Medical Clinic on 9th June 2026, where examination revealed fever (38.8°C), tachypnea, nasal flaring, subcostal retractions, and crackles in the right lower lung field. Laboratory investigations showed elevated white blood cell count and inflammatory markers, consistent with bacterial pneumonia. She was diagnosed with right lower lobe pneumonia and admitted for three days for intravenous antibiotics, oxygen therapy, and close monitoring, with significant improvement in her condition.

Hafsat, a three-year-old girl, was brought to Adari Medical Clinic with a five-day history of cough, fever, poor appetite, and difficulty sleeping. Following clinical evaluation and laboratory confirmation, she was diagnosed with uncomplicated pneumonia and admitted for intravenous antibiotics, oxygen therapy, and supportive care. Her mother was educated on the importance of completing the full course of antibiotics and recognizing signs of respiratory distress. At discharge three days later, Hafsat showed marked improvement, with resolution of fever, normalization of breathing, and return of appetite. She was sent home with oral antibiotics to complete a 7-day course and instructions for follow-up. We thank Helpster Charity Foundation for providing the support that made Hafsat's treatment and recovery possible.

Hafsat Hamis,was presented with a five-day history of cough, high fever (38.8°C), difficulty breathing, nasal flaring, subcostal retractions, and crackles in the right lower lung field. Laboratory tests confirmed elevated inflammatory markers consistent with bacterial pneumonia. She had no signs of severe complications such as sepsis, pleural effusion, or respiratory failure. She was diagnosed with uncomplicated pneumonia (right lower lobe). Because she had respiratory distress and was unable to take oral medications reliably, she was admitted for 3 days for intravenous antibiotics, oxygen therapy, and close monitoring. She received intravenous ceftriaxone for bacterial coverage, intravenous paracetamol for fever, oxygen therapy via nasal cannula, intravenous fluids for hydration, and nutritional support. Her oxygen saturation improved to 96% within 24 hours, and her respiratory rate normalized by day 2. At discharge on day 3, she was clinically stable with no fever, no respiratory distress, and good oral intake. Prognosis is excellent with prompt treatment. Full recovery expected within 7-10 days.