- Request received07/07/2025
- Checked & confirmed28/07/2025
- Fundraising28/07/2025
- Treatment provided13/08/2025
- Invoice paid31/08/2025
- Case closed14/10/2025
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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Amatu R., 9
Report publishedInfections
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$45
About lower respiratory tract infection + enteric fever
Lower respiratory tract infections affect the lungs and airways, causing cough, chest pain, and breathing difficulty, often from bacteria or viruses. Enteric fever (typhoid) is a bacterial infection from contaminated food or water, leading to high fever, abdominal pain, and weakness. Both need early diagnosis and proper treatment to prevent serious complications.
Thank you for saving this life!
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$45 raised of $45
Background
Amatu is 9 years old, she is living with her parents, the 4th among 5 siblings. She is currently attending a government primary school. Her parents are working very hard to provide for Amatu and her siblings. One day, Amatu that was used to waking up early was not able to wake up that very day, however the mother became very worried, her temperature was rising so high. The mother heard about Helpster Charity from the neighborhood that is why they came over to Albishir Clinic for proper evaluation. On presentation at our clinic was diagnosed with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection and Enteric Fever causing significant illness.
Medical history
Amatu was diagnosed with lower respiratory tract infection and enteric fever. Due to lack of finaces she was supported by Helpster Charity at Albishir Clinic with some antibiotics and other supportive care. After some hours she had her systems responding positively to the medications administered. After days of observation, she was discharged as recovery is now 100 percent.
Prognosis
With timely treatment, both lower respiratory tract infections and enteric fever have a good prognosis and full recovery is likely. Delayed or untreated cases can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, respiratory failure, or intestinal perforation. Recovery depends on the patient's age, immune status, and how early treatment begins. There's good chances of recovery in the case of Amatu.
