- Request received03/06/2025
- Checked & confirmed29/08/2025
- Fundraising29/08/2025
- Treatment provided30/08/2025
- Invoice paid31/08/2025
- Case closed19/12/2025
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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Lucy W., 2
Report publishedInfections
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$235
About infections
Febrile convulsions are seizures that occur in young children (typically between 6 months and 5 years of age) and are triggered by a sudden rise in body temperature, usually due to an infection. These seizures are usually short-lived, lasting less than 15 minutes, and do not cause long-term health issues in most cases. Severe pneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes inflammation and fluid accumulation in the lungs, making breathing difficult. In children, it is characterized by symptoms such as fast breathing, chest in-drawing (chest moving inward during breathing), high fever, inability to feed, persistent cough, and possibly reduced oxygen levels or unconsciousness. It requires urgent medical attention and often hospitalization.
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Background
Lucy Wanjiku, a 2-year-old girl, is the third of four siblings and lives with her single father in Mwiki Slum, Kasarani Sub-county. She enjoys playing with her dolls. Her father earns a living through casual jobs within the slum, earning money that is barely enough to cater for the basic needs, leave alone to treat any of the children when they call sick. Lucy was brought to the hospital after experiencing her second episode of convulsions, which lasted around fifteen seconds. She appeared ill, had a high fever of 38.1°C, a congested chest, and a productive cough. She was attended to by the doctor, managed appropriately, and admitted for further care.
Medical history
Lucy Wanjiku arrived at the facility in a critical condition, presenting with severe convulsions, snoring respirations, persistent cough, and significant difficulty in breathing. Upon admission, our medical team immediately initiated emergency care and carried out a comprehensive series of investigations to identify the underlying cause of her illness. The tests conducted included Full Haemogram (FHG), Random Blood Sugar (RBS), stool analysis for ova and parasites, C-reactive protein (CRP), and a blood slide for malaria. With timely intervention, close monitoring, and appropriate treatment, Lucy’s condition improved steadily, and she made a remarkable recovery. During a subsequent home visit, we were pleased to find her doing well, active, and stable, confirming her continued progress after discharge.
Prognosis
With timely hospital admission and initiation of appropriate treatment for both severe malaria and severe pneumonia, Lucy has a favorable chance of recovery.
