- Request received20/06/2026
- Checked & confirmed27/07/2026
- FundraisingOngoing27/07/2026
- 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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Nasiru L., 6
FundraisingUrgentInfections
20
$110
About infections
Severe malaria is a life-threatening form of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. The parasite multiplies rapidly in the blood and blocks oxygen supply to vital tissues and organs. In children, severe malaria can cause cerebral malaria (seizures, coma), severe anemia, respiratory distress, acute kidney injury, multi-organ failure, and death within hours if untreated. Symptoms include high-grade fever, severe headache, lethargy, vomiting, inability to eat or drink, and signs of organ dysfunction. Prompt hospitalization, intravenous antimalarials (such as artesunate), intravenous fluids, fever control, and close monitoring of vital signs and organ function are essential for survival. With prompt treatment, full recovery is expected without long-term complications.
Background
Nasiru Lawan is a six-year-old boy with a quiet nature and a gentle spirit. He lives with his father and stepmother in a small, cramped room in a poor settlement near Ringim town. He is the third child in a family of seven children. His father works as a gateman with the Railway Corporation in Ringim, earning a meager salary that barely covers the family's basic needs. His stepmother is a housewife who cares for the children. Nasiru's mother is absent, and his relationship with his stepmother is distant, leaving him to rely mostly on himself. His father, though hardworking, is unable to afford proper healthcare for his children. When Nasiru developed a severe headache and high fever, his father watched helplessly as his son grew weaker. He had no money for a doctor. In his desperation, he heard about Helpster Charity Foundation and brought Nasiru to Adari Medical Clinic on 17th June 2026, begging for help to save his son. He was diagnosed with severe malaria.
Medical history
Nasiru, a six-year-old boy, was brought to Adari Medical Clinic by his father with a history of severe headache and high fever. Following clinical evaluation and laboratory confirmation of severe malaria, he was admitted for intravenous treatment and close monitoring. His father was educated on the importance of completing the full course of antimalarial medication, using insecticide-treated nets, and maintaining good nutrition. Over the course of his admission, Nasiru showed gradual improvement his fever resolved, his appetite returned, and he regained his strength. He was discharged home in stable condition with instructions for follow-up. We thank Helpster Charity Foundation for providing the support that made Nasiru's treatment and recovery possible.
Prognosis
Nasiru Lawan, a six-year-old boy living with his father and stepmother, presented with severe headache, high fever (39.8°C), vomiting, and profound weakness. He was diagnosed with severe malaria. Untreated severe malaria is nearly always fatal within 24 hours due to rapid organ failure and brain swelling. However, prompt hospital treatment leads to a full recovery for over 90% of children, though a small percentage may face long-term learning or neurological difficulties. Prognosis is excellent with prompt treatment. Full recovery expected without long-term complications.
