- Request received13/07/2025
- Checked & confirmed30/07/2025
- Fundraising30/07/2025
- Treatment provided17/09/2025
- Invoice paid21/10/2025
- Case closed03/12/2025
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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Hannington W., 16
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$475
About blood
In sickle cell disease (SCD), the combination of malaria and peptic ulcers can pose serious health risks due to the increased susceptibility to severe malaria and the potential for gastrointestinal complications. Individuals with SCD are more vulnerable to severe malaria, which can be exacerbated by peptic ulcers, and the ulcers themselves can be more problematic in the context of SCD
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$475 raised of $475
Bulondo Health Centre
Bulondo-Namwacha - full address is needed
Background
Hannington is a 16-year-old boy and the oldest of three children. He is currently in Grade 9 at a public secondary school in a rural area. He lives with his mother, a single parent who supports the family through a small business selling second-hand clothes. The family relies entirely on the modest income from this business to meet their daily needs. They live in a rented house and share a pit latrine with neighboring households. Their main source of drinking water is a nearby well. Hannington is a dedicated student with dreams of becoming a doctor, and he enjoys playing football in his spare time. Hannington has been living with sickle cell disease and was recently diagnosed with both malaria and peptic ulcers. He started feeling unwell two days ago, but due to financial constraints, his mother was only able to purchase painkillers from a local chemist. Sadly, his condition worsened. When they finally sought medical attention, his mother couldn’t afford the recommended treatment. He was eventually referred to Bulondo Health Centre, which collaborates with Helpster Charity, where he was assessed and enrolled for support. Currently, he is suffering from epigastric pain, vomiting, and general body weakness, making it hard for him to walk the one kilometer to school.
Medical history
Hannington, a patient with a known history of sickle cell disease, was diagnosed with severe malaria and peptic ulcer disease (PUD). He received comprehensive treatment, including antimalarial medications, antibiotics, rehydration fluids, and appropriate management for his sickle cell condition. After his health stabilized, he was discharged from the hospital with instructions to continue treatment and monitoring at home. During a follow-up call by a Helpster volunteer, his mother expressed heartfelt gratitude for the excellent care and ongoing support provided by Helpster Charity. Hannington is now recovering well and has returned to his normal daily activities.
Prognosis
Hannington was treated and if he was left untreated malaria in a person with sickle cell disease (SCD) and peptic ulcers is extremely dangerous. Malaria can worsen the anemia associated with SCD, trigger painful crises, and potentially also could lead to death. Peptic ulcers can also be aggravated by malaria due to shared inflammatory pathways and can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
