Hubert J., 13

Hubert is a 13-year-old boy, the eldest of three siblings, currently in Grade 5 at a public 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 depends entirely on this modest income for daily needs. They reside in a rented home, sharing a pit latrine with neighbors, and obtain drinking water from a nearby well. Hubert is a diligent student with aspirations of becoming a doctor and enjoys playing football in his free time. He has sickle cell disease and was recently diagnosed with anemia and a painful sickle cell crisis. He began feeling unwell two days ago, but financial constraints meant his mother could only buy painkillers from a local chemist, which did not improve his condition. Eventually, they sought care at Mechimeru Health Centre, which partners with Helpster Charity. Hubert was assessed and enrolled for support. He currently experiences epigastric pain, vomiting, and general body weakness, making it difficult for him to walk the one kilometer to school.

Hubert was diagnosed with anaemia and painful crisis being a known sickle cell client,he was given antibiotics, and rehydrating fluids and he was stable and discharged .Hubert was happy couldn't hesitate to show much appreciation to Helpster Charity Organization.

Hubert was admitted in ward given inpatient care and he was doing well, his prognosis was good.