- Request received15/09/2025
- Checked & confirmed29/09/2025
- Fundraising29/09/2025
- Treatment provided04/12/2025
- Invoice paid05/12/2025
- Case closed15/02/2026
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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Baby V., 1
Report publishedGynecology
27
$225
About gynecology
Premature infants are born before 37 weeks of gestation, while low birth weight (LBW) infants weigh less than 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) at birth. Prematurity and LBW are major contributors to neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Babies born prematurely and/or with low birth weight face a higher risk of developmental disabilities and long-term chronic conditions. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) is difficulty breathing that can affect both premature newborns and adults. In newborns, Neonatal RDS is caused by an undeveloped Lungs and a lack of surfactant, a substance that keeps air sacs open, leading to symptoms like rapid breathing and gruntin
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$225 raised of $225
Siaya County Referral Hospital
Along siaya- Rangala road
Background
Baby Viola is the youngest child in her family. She lives with her parents and two siblings in a small two-room mud house. Her mother is unemployed, and the family relies on her father, a casual laborer, as the sole provider. They learned about Helpster Charity from a poster in the local marketplace. The mother reports that she frequently felt unwell in the mornings and suspected she was pregnant. This was later confirmed at a clinic, and she attended two antenatal care visits at four and five months of gestation. Shortly before her third scheduled visit, she began experiencing abdominal pain. She was rushed to the hospital, where she delivered prematurely and was subsequently referred to Siaya County Referral Hospital for further care.
Medical history
Baby viola was born prematurely and was admitted to the newborn unit, where she stayed for over three days. She was treated with benzylpenicillin, IV fluids , gentamycin , caffeine citrate, and other drugs. She was tolerant to the medication issued and could even breastfeed well. As a result, she gained weight upto 1600 g, and she was duly discharged on orals. A call to the mother revealed she was growing as expected and reaching her milestones as expected.
Prognosis
Baby Viola, a newborn diagnosed with premature birth, low birth weight, and respiratory distress syndrome, has been admitted to Siaya County Referral Hospital. The availability of a fully equipped Newborn Unit with incubators provides a favorable environment for specialized care, including thermal regulation, respiratory support, and close monitoring. With prompt and comprehensive neonatal management, the prognosis is cautiously optimistic. The major risks remain complications of prematurity such as persistent breathing difficulties, feeding challenges, and increased susceptibility to infections. However, early intervention with incubator care, oxygen therapy, and nutritional support significantly improves her chances of survival and healthy growth. If her respiratory symptoms are well managed and weight gain is achieved through supportive feeding, Baby Viola has a good likelihood of stabilizing. Continued follow-up and supportive care will be essential in monitoring her growth and developmental milestones
