- Request received20/08/2025
- Checked & confirmed23/10/2025
- Fundraising23/10/2025
- Treatment provided06/02/2026
- Invoice paid10/02/2026
- Case closed15/06/2026
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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Charity C., 13
Report publishedInfections
21
$270
About infections
Salmonella enteritis is a type of foodborne illness caused by infection with Salmonella bacteria, typically through the consumption of contaminated food or water, especially undercooked poultry, eggs, or unpasteurized dairy products. This condition primarily affects the intestines and causes symptoms such as diarrhea (which may be watery or bloody), abdominal cramps, fever, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Symptoms usually begin 6 to 72 hours after exposure and can last 4 to 7 days. While most cases are self-limiting and resolve without specific treatment, severe cases—especially in young children, the elderly, or individuals with weakened immune systems—may lead to dehydration or spread of the infection to other parts of the body (invasive salmonellosis), requiring antibiotic therapy and hospitalization. Proper food handling, hygiene, and thorough cooking are key to preventing salmonella infections. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach and is a common cause of gastritis, peptic ulcers, and, in some cases, stomach cancer. Many people with H. pylori have no symptoms, but when the infection causes problems, it can lead to symptoms such as burning stomach pain, nausea, bloating, frequent burping, and loss of appetite. The bacteria weaken the protective mucus layer of the stomach, allowing acid to damage the stomach lining. H. pylori is usually diagnosed through breath tests, stool tests, or endoscopy with a biopsy.
Thank you for saving this life!
100%
$270 raised of $270
TIONYCARE HOSPITAL
SDA WARWA ROAD
Background
Charity is a 13-year-old girl living at a Children’s Home and currently in grade 8. She joined the home at the age of 12 after experiencing violence from her father. The case is still ongoing, but she is now safe and well cared for. Charity is a cheerful girl who enjoys playing football with her friends and dreams of becoming a doctor in the future. The orphanage came to know about Helpster through a site visit by Tionycare Hospital and Helpster’s volunteer, Vincent. Charity remained in good health until about three weeks ago when she developed a persistent global headache accompanied by dizziness. She also experienced intermittent post-prandial vomiting, generalized colicky abdominal pain that was sometimes burning, and recurrent watery, foul-smelling, non-bloody diarrhea. In addition, she had alternating fevers with chills and a three-day history of generalized itchiness with papular rashes.
Medical history
Charity Cherono, a 13-year-old girl, was brought to the hospital by her guardian after several days of persistent headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, reduced appetite, and a generalized body rash accompanied by itchiness and high fever. On examination and testing, she was diagnosed with a dual infection of Salmonella enteritis and H. pylori, both contributing to her gastrointestinal symptoms and overall weakness. Her treatment began immediately with Ringer’s lactate to correct dehydration and ondansetron to control the vomiting. To target the infections, doctors administered metronidazole and started esomeprazole to reduce stomach acid and aid healing of the gastric lining. Zinc sulphate was included to support gut recovery, while paracetamol helped bring down the fever and relieve pain. For her rashes and itchiness, she was given chlorpheniramine and hydrocortisone to calm the allergic reactions. Over the next few days, Charity’s symptoms gradually improved—her fever subsided, appetite returned, and the rashes faded. By the end of her hospital stay, she was regaining strength, smiling again, and ready to return home, fully recovered and in good health.
Prognosis
The patient was diagnosed with salmonella enteritis and Helicobacter pylori. She was medicated with antibiotics and her prognosis is good. She was given more medication after discharge to ensure total recovery.
