Sick for Three Weeks. Healed in One Visit: Sophia’s Story

When Sophia was brought to OneWorld Health’s clinic in Tola, her tiny body was fighting a battle she couldn’t explain.
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At just 16 months old, she had been struggling with a prolonged high fever, labored breathing, congestion, and fatigue. Her mom had taken her to a local government hospital two weeks earlier, but the medicine they were given only masked the symptoms—Sophia wasn’t getting better.

Her fever lingered for nearly three weeks.
Her breathing grew more strained.
Her mother’s worry turned to fear.

Desperate for answers, Sophia’s mom arranged transportation through her church to the OneWorld Health facility in Tola, hoping for a second opinion—and some relief.

The medical team at Clínica Tola responded immediately. After a thorough exam, they diagnosed what had been missed—pneumonia. A serious infection that needed urgent treatment.

Sophia was given an immediate dose of antibiotics and medicine to reduce her fever. Her family waited anxiously by her side as the team closely monitored her vitals. After an hour, her fever began to break, and the signs of improvement brought tears of relief to her mother’s eyes.

The team sent Sophia home with the medication she needed to finish her treatment—and the reassurance that she was finally on the path to recovery.

Today, Sophia is back home, healthy, and fully recovered.
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Her family now knows where they can turn when they need trusted, compassionate care.

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