- Request received20/08/2025
- Checked & confirmed22/10/2025
- Fundraising22/10/2025
- Treatment provided06/02/2026
- Invoice paid10/02/2026
- Case closed11/06/2026
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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Boaz O., 2
Report publishedInfections
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$260
About infections
Gastroenteritis with severe dehydration and septicemia is a critical and potentially life-threatening medical condition that occurs when a severe infection of the stomach and intestines leads to extreme fluid loss and the spread of infection into the bloodstream. Gastroenteritis typically causes symptoms such as profuse diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever. When fluid loss becomes excessive, it results in severe dehydration, which can lead to shock, electrolyte imbalances, and organ failure if not treated promptly. In some cases, the infection can breach the gut barrier and enter the bloodstream, causing septicemia—a dangerous condition where the body’s response to infection triggers widespread inflammation, leading to tissue damage, low blood pressure, and potentially multi-organ failure. This combination requires urgent medical attention, including intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and close monitoring in a hospital setting to stabilize the patient and prevent fatal complications.
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$260 raised of $260
TIONYCARE HOSPITAL
SDA WARWA ROAD
Background
Boaz Omondi is a 2-year-old boy residing at a Children’s Home. He enjoys playing with toy cars and interacting with other children. He was admitted to the orphanage due to neglect, as his mother struggled with alcoholism and no other relative is known. The orphanage came to know of Helpster through a site visit conducted by Tionycare Hospital together with Helpster’s volunteer, Vincent. Boaz remained well until about a week ago, when he developed vomiting and diarrhea. The diarrhea was frequent, watery, and foul-smelling, accompanied by intermittent vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and poor appetite.
Medical history
Boaz Omondi, a 2-year-old boy, was brought to the hospital by his guardian after developing persistent diarrhea, frequent vomiting, high fever, and noticeable rashes on his scalp. Upon examination, he was diagnosed with gastroenteritis with severe dehydration and septicemia, a serious condition that required immediate intervention. He was started on Hartman’s solution to quickly restore lost fluids and stabilize his condition. To manage the infection and prevent further complications, doctors administered a combination of powerful antibiotics, including ceftriaxone, metronidazole, and gentamycin. Ondansetron was given to control his vomiting, and zinc sulphate was added to support gut healing. For the scalp rashes, clotrimazole cream was applied, and albendazole was used to address any possible parasitic cause. The first 48 hours were critical, but Boaz gradually began to improve—his fever came down, vomiting stopped, and he started accepting fluids and food. With continued care and close monitoring, he fully recovered and was discharged home, healthy and smiling again, much to the relief and joy of his guardian.
Prognosis
The patients was diagnosed with gastroenteritis with severe dehydration and septicemia. He was treated with antibiotics, ondansetron, zinc suphate and fluids. His prognosis is now much better and he is steadily recovering.
