- Request received19/09/2025
- Checked & confirmed30/10/2025
- Fundraising30/10/2025
- Treatment provided07/12/2025
- Invoice paid05/01/2026
- 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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Abigael C., 16
Report publishedInfections
27
$235
About infections
Status asthmaticus is a severe, life-threatening asthma attack that does not respond to the usual treatments such as inhaled bronchodilators (like salbutamol) or corticosteroids. Status asthmaticus is a medical emergency that requires immediate hospitalization and aggressive treatment including intravenous medications and nebulization. Severe pneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes inflammation and fluid buildup in the air sacs (alveoli), leading to difficulty in breathing and low oxygen levels. It is classified as severe when the infection significantly affects oxygen exchange. Status asthmaticus and severe pneumonia both compromise breathing and oxygen delivery. When they occur together, they can worsen each other’s effects.
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$235 raised of $235
Mt Elgon Subcounty Hospital
Kapsokwony-Kimilili road
Background
Abigael is a Form Two student at a local public day secondary school. Although she has missed several classes due to frequent asthma attacks, she remains one of the brightest students, with dreams of becoming a medical professional in the future. Her father, a boda boda rider, earns less than Ksh 100 per day, which he uses to cover school fees and basic family needs. Unfortunately, this small income is insufficient to afford consistent medical care. Abigael, a known asthmatic on Ventoline inhaler, began experiencing worsening symptoms over the past two days, including cough, chest congestion, and difficulty in breathing accompanied by wheezing. Concerned about her condition, her family took her to the hospital, where she was examined and diagnosed with severe pneumonia on top of her asthma. She had an asthmatic attack. They did not have money and were worried that if admitted, they will not be able to pay the medical bill. Upon advice from the village administrator, Abigael’s family sought assistance from Helpster Charity, where she was assessed and enrolled, allowing her to receive free medical care and support. She was nebulized and admitted for inpatient treatment.
Medical history
Abigael is a known asthmatic patient, she came to the hospital with complains of cough associated with chest congestion, wheezing and difficulty in breathing . On examination she was diagnosed with severe pneumonia and asthmatic attack, she was Nebulised, given i.v hydrocortisone,i.v amoxclave, p.o prednisolone and other emergency management were done. She responded on medication and gradually getting better and finally got fully recovered and discharged on a stable condition.
Prognosis
With prompt hospital admission, appropriate treatment for both asthma and severe pneumonia, and ongoing support from Helpster Charity, Abigael’s prognosis is good. The nebulization and inpatient care will help relieve airway constriction and restore normal breathing. Antibiotic therapy and supportive measures will aid in resolving the pneumonia. As a known asthmatic, she will need continued follow-up and adherence to her asthma management plan to prevent future attacks.
