Praisdone S., 14

Praisdone is a 14-year-old boy living with his family in a rural area. He is raised by both parents, with his father as the sole provider. The father earns about KSh 2,000 per month from selling fruits at the local market. The family resides in a mud-walled house with a corrugated iron roof and a cow-dung–smeared floor. They heard about Helpster Charity from the community health promoters. Praisdone is a known sickle cell patient who was diagnosed with severe anemia and prescribed medication, but the family could not afford the full course of treatment. Since then, his health has continued to decline. He presented with dizziness which is worse when he is getting up from a lying or sitting position. He also gets tired very easily. Without sustained medical support, his condition is likely to worsen and may result in serious complications.

Praisdone, a known sickle cell patient, was admitted to the hospital with severe malaria and anemia. He received treatment including antibiotics, antimalarial drugs, sickle cell medication, and rehydration fluids. As his condition improved, he was discharged to continue treatment at home and was advised to attend regular outpatient sickle cell clinic visits. During a follow-up call, the Helpster volunteer learned from Praisdone’s mother that he is now free from pain and has returned to his normal routine. She shared, “I can’t describe how worried I was when my son fell ill and was not improving despite using medications from nearby chemists. I sincerely appreciate the support from Helpster Charity. Thank you.” Previously, Praisdone had been diagnosed with severe anemia and prescribed medication, but his family could not afford the full course, and his health had been gradually deteriorating. He experiences dizziness, especially when standing up from a lying or sitting position, and tires very easily. Without ongoing medical support, his condition could worsen and lead to serious complications.

Without consistent medical treatment and nutritional support, Praisdone’s condition is likely to deteriorate further, putting him at risk of severe complications. As at now, with timely access to appropriate medication, follow-up care, and improved nutrition, his health will stabilize and his long-term outlook significantly improve.