When Every Moment Counts: Saving Mukisa from Severe Malaria

The parents of Mukisa, a 2-year-old boy, brought him in to Bweyale from another clinic. They had been referred to the government hospital, but his parents worried because they said: “There are often delays and not enough care is given there.”

The boy was very weak, vomiting, and had spiking fevers. From an exam, it was confirmed that Mukisa had severe malaria that had been poorly treated, which was complicated by severe anemia. Mukisa was admitted and treated properly for malaria and anemia. Once Mukisa improved and was able to leave, the toddler was happy to be able to play again.