- Request received18/06/2026
- Checked & confirmed30/06/2026
- FundraisingOngoing30/06/2026
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid
- Case closed
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.
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Fatima B., 20
FundraisingUrgentEmergency care
27
$85
About emergency care
Severe malaria is a life-threatening form of malaria, usually caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum. It can cause serious complications such as coma, severe anemia, breathing difficulties, seizures, kidney failure, and low blood sugar. Symptoms often include high fever, extreme weakness, confusion, repeated vomiting, and loss of consciousness. Severe malaria requires urgent hospital treatment with intravenous antimalarial medicines and supportive care. Early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and prevention measures such as insecticide-treated bed nets help reduce deaths from severe malaria.
Yobe State Specialist Hospital Gashua
Sabon Gari Ward, off Nguru Road Gashua
Background
20 year old Fatima was well until she presented at the hospital after 1 week of having symptoms such as vomitting, general weakness, headache among others. She was referred to state specialist hospital after her condition didn't improve. She was diagnosed with severe malaria and treated.
Medical history
The patient was admitted and thoroughly evaluated by the medical team. Appropriate investigations were conducted, and a diagnosis of severe malaria was established. Treatment was commenced with anti-malarial medications, intravenous fluids, and other supportive measures to control the fever, prevent complications, and restore the patient's health. The patient's vital signs and clinical condition were closely monitored throughout the admission period. Following treatment, the patient showed steady clinical improvement with resolution of fever, headache, vomiting, and general weakness. The patient responded well to the medications, remained stable, and was discharged in satisfactory condition with advice on follow-up care and malaria prevention.
Prognosis
The patient was diagnosed with severe malaria, a serious parasitic infection transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The illness started with a one-week history of high-grade fever and headache, accompanied by chills, rigors, occasional vomiting, and generalized weakness. As the symptoms persisted and worsened, the patient became lethargic and sought medical attention at the hospital. Clinical assessment and examination confirmed the diagnosis of severe malaria. The patient was promptly commenced on appropriate anti-malarial treatment and supportive care. Following treatment, the patient's condition improved considerably, with resolution of the fever and other associated symptoms. The patient is currently stable and recovering well. Prognosis The prognosis is good, as the patient responded well to treatment and showed significant clinical improvement. Full recovery is expected provided that prescribed medications are completed, follow-up appointments are attended, and preventive measures against malaria are observed. No long-term complications are anticipated at this time.
