- Request received14/05/2025
- Checked & confirmed29/05/2025
- Fundraising29/05/2025
- Treatment provided03/06/2025
- Invoice paid30/05/2025
- Case closed25/08/2025
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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Elly B., 6
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$205
About blood
Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Sickle cell disease increases the risk of malaria complications.
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Mechimeru Health Centre
Sang'alo - Mechimeru
Background
Elly is a 6-year-old boy from a family of eight. He is being raised by his grandmother, who is the sole provider for the household. Her only source of income is small-scale farming, which earns her about KSh 2,000 per month. The family lives in very modest conditions - a single-room house made of iron sheets and mud walls with a cemented floor. Financial hardship has made it difficult for them to afford basic healthcare. Elly is a cheerful and active child who enjoys going to school and playing with his friends and siblings. His grandmother wakes up as early as 5 a.m. each day to fetch water and prepare porridge over a firewood stove. Despite their challenges, Elly remains a bright and happy child. Elly fell ill three days ago, but the family couldn’t raise enough money to seek medical care. As his condition worsened, his grandmother finally took him to the hospital. He was diagnosed with anemia. Four months earlier, Elly had been diagnosed with critically low hemoglobin levels and was prescribed supplements. However, his family could not afford the medication, and he only received two months’ worth of drugs through the help of well-wishers. Since then, his health has deteriorated - he frequently experiences headaches and fatigue. Without continued support, his condition is likely to worsen further.
Medical history
Elly is a known Sickler and was diagnosed with severe malaria he was admitted and was given antibiotics ,sickle cell drugs and rehydrating fluids. As he started feeling better, he was discharged from the hospital to continue his treatment at home and also advised to continue with outpatient sickle cell clinic. During the check-up call, the Helpster volunteer heard from Elly's mother said he is now fully recovered and back to his normal life.
Prognosis
Elly was treated and if he was left untreated it could have lead to a host of complications, including: Stroke. Sickle cells can block blood flow to the brain. Signs of stroke include seizures, weakness or numbness of the arms and legs, sudden speech difficulties, and loss of consciousness.
