- Request received14/05/2025
- Checked & confirmed29/05/2025
- Fundraising29/05/2025
- Treatment provided03/06/2025
- Invoice paid30/05/2025
- 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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Rita N., 12
Report publishedBlood
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$345
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.Red blood cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood vessels. In sickle cell anemia, some red blood cells are shaped like sickles or crescent moons. These sickle cells also become rigid and sticky, which can slow or block blood flow
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Mechimeru Health Centre
Sang'alo - Mechimeru
Background
Rita is a 12-year-old girl from a rural village and the second of five siblings. Her father is a farmer. Living with sickle cell disease, Rita had lost hope for the future—believing that people with her condition rarely live past the age of 20. She had been unwell for two days when she came to the hospital. Although she is a known sickle cell patient, she had never attended the monthly clinic, as her family was unaware of it. During this visit, she was introduced to Helpster Charity, which provided her with free medical services. Due to her chronic illness, Rita has struggled to attend school consistently because she is always falling sick. It took a 30-minute counseling session to help her understand that with regular medication and proper medical care, she can live a long and fulfilling life. She was diagnosed and given appropriate medication during her visit.
Medical history
Rita is a known Sickler and was diagnosed with painful crisis she was given drugs to take home , also advised to continue with outpatient sickle cell clinic. During the check-up call, the Helpster volunteer heard from Rita's mother she is now fully recovered and back to his normal life. mother says “I can’t describe just how worried I was when my son got sick, and wasn’t getting better as I was treating him with drugs from near by chemists. I would like to appreciate Helpster Charity on their support. Thank you.”
Prognosis
Rita was given medication and her acute illness will be resolved If she remains compliant to her medication, she will be able to live with sickle cell without frequently falling ill
