- Request received23/05/2025
- Checked & confirmed03/06/2025
- Fundraising03/06/2025
- Treatment provided03/06/2025
- Invoice paid30/05/2025
- Case closed28/07/2025
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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Frank M., 1
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$285
About blood
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder where red blood cells are abnormally shaped and sticky, like sickles, and don't last as long as normal red blood cells. This condition results in a constant shortage of healthy red blood cells, leading to anemia and other serious complications. Pneumonia is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). Due to their weakened immune systems and impaired spleen function, people with SCD are more vulnerable to infections, particularly respiratory ones like pneumonia. Pneumonia in sickle cell patients can progress rapidly and trigger a sickle cell crisis or acute chest syndrome, a severe condition that causes chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. Prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment with antibiotics and supportive care are essential to prevent severe complications and improve outcomes in these patients.
Thank you for saving this life!
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$285 raised of $285
Background
Frank is a 1-year-old boy from a low-income family living in a rural area. His father, a driver earning about KSh 3,000 per month, is the sole breadwinner. Frank has missed routine clinic follow-ups due to lack of fare and no money for drugs or consultation. Despite the family's financial hardships, Frank is always a cheerful. He is a known sickle cell patient and was recently brought to the health facility by his mother, presenting with severe pain and difficulty in breathing, along with a persistent cough. After a thorough medical evaluation, he was diagnosed and promptly started on treatment.
Medical history
Frank, a sickle cell patient, was diagnosed with pneumonia and received treatment until his condition stabilized. He was later discharged to continue his recovery at home. His mother shared her heartfelt appreciation to Helpster Charity Organization for offering free medical support.
Prognosis
Frank was treated and given drugs as needed and if this intervention could have not been done on time it could have resulted to organ damage, pain, and increased risk of infection.
