- Request received23/07/2025
- Checked & confirmed29/07/2025
- Fundraising29/07/2025
- Treatment provided27/08/2025
- Invoice paid21/10/2025
- Case closed11/08/2026
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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Sheila C., 17
Report publishedInfections
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$200
About infections
Severe pneumonia, severe malaria, and dehydration are critical medical conditions that can be life-threatening, especially in vulnerable populations such as young children and the elderly. Severe pneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs, leading to difficulty breathing, high fever, and reduced oxygen levels in the blood. Severe malaria is a dangerous parasitic infection transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by symptoms such as high fever, chills, anemia, and organ dysfunction, and it can rapidly progress to coma or death if not treated promptly. Dehydration, which occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, can result from illnesses like diarrhea or fever, leading to symptoms such as dry mouth, sunken eyes, low blood pressure, and, in extreme cases, shock and organ failure. All three conditions require urgent medical attention and appropriate treatment to prevent complications and mortality.
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TIONYCARE HOSPITAL
SDA WARWA ROAD
Background
Sheila is a 17-year-old girl residing at a Children’s Home. She comes from a financially challenged background, which led to her being taken into the orphanage, as her parents were unable to provide for her and her siblings. Sheila has a calm and quiet personality, enjoys spending time with her friends, and is passionate about Information Technology, which she hopes to pursue as a career. Sheila had been in good health until two days ago when she began experiencing a cough, headache, and vomiting. These symptoms were accompanied by loss of appetite, joint pain, general body weakness, and chest discomfort. Upon medical assessment, she was diagnosed with severe pneumonia, severe malaria, and dehydration. She received the necessary treatment and is currently showing signs of steady recovery.
Medical history
Seventeen-year-old Sheila was admitted in critical condition with severe malaria, pneumonia, and dehydration. She received urgent treatment with artesunate to kill malaria parasites, ceftriaxone and gentamycin to treat the severe bacterial pneumonia, and paracetamol to reduce her high fever and relieve pain. To correct dehydration and low blood sugar, she was given dextrose fluids. Hydrocortisone was used to reduce inflammation and support her blood pressure, while ONDEX, a multivitamin supplement, helped boost her overall strength and recovery. With close monitoring, her condition steadily improved—her fever dropped, breathing stabilized, and she regained strength. After ten days of care, Sheila was discharged, recovering well and on the path to full health.
Prognosis
Sheila was diagnosed with severe pneumonia, severe malaria and dehydration. She was given the necessary medication and she is getting better by the day.If left untreated, severe pneumonia, severe malaria, and dehydration can rapidly become fatal. Severe pneumonia can lead to respiratory failure as the lungs fill with fluid, making it impossible for the body to get enough oxygen. Her prognosis is good
