- Request received02/10/2025
- Checked & confirmed23/11/2025
- Fundraising23/11/2025
- Treatment provided24/02/2026
- Invoice paid24/02/2026
- Case closed20/03/2026
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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Shihab H., 1
Report publishedEmergency care
25
$2380
About emergency care
Baby Shihab was born extremely premature at just 29 weeks of gestation, with an extremely low birth weight. Immediately after birth, he developed severe respiratory distress, had a poor cry, and showed very low activity, indicating serious compromise of his vital functions. Baby Shihab was born far too early, at just 29 weeks, and is much smaller and weaker than a normal newborn. His lungs are not fully developed, so he struggles to breathe on his own and needs constant medical support. He cannot suck or drink milk like other babies, so doctors have to feed him carefully through special methods. Because of his extremely low birth weight and fragile condition, even small infections or problems can become very dangerous for him.
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Background
Baby Shihab Hossain was born at just 29 weeks, weighing only 800 grams, and is now fighting for his life in the NICU, struggling to breathe and survive without constant medical support. As one of four premature siblings, his tiny body needs continuous oxygen, antibiotics, and special nutrition, without which he could face severe infection, breathing failure, lifelong disability, or even death. His father, Tarek, earns a very small salary as a salesman in a local cosmetic shop, while his mother, Tanjina, is a homemaker caring for the other fragile babies. With four newborns, mounting hospital bills, and only a small rented room to live in, the family’s income is nowhere near enough to pay for Shihab’s critical treatment. Now, this young family—parents and four tiny babies—are desperately seeking help so that Shihab can survive and one day go home in his parents’ arms alongside his siblings.
Medical history
Baby Shihab Hossain was admitted to the NICU on 28th September 2025, where he received intensive care for 32 days. With the support of Helpster Charity Bangladesh, his treatment continued smoothly, covering essential costs like oxygen therapy, surfactant treatment, antibiotics, and nutritional support. Gradually, Shihab’s breathing improved, his oxygen needs lessened, and he began to feed well through the NG tube. On 1st November 2025, he was discharged with medical advice for continued care at home. His parents expressed deep gratitude to Helpster for making his recovery possible and giving them renewed hope.
Prognosis
Baby Shihab Hossain requires continued intensive care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), including respiratory support, surfactant therapy, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) to manage his Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) and extremely low birth weight. The treatment plan focuses on maintaining oxygen saturation, preventing infections, stabilizing body temperature, and gradually transitioning to oral feeding once tolerated. Continuous monitoring of vital signs and blood parameters is essential to detect complications early. With proper medical management, Shihab’s condition is expected to improve gradually, allowing his lungs and organs to mature. However, without this specialized NICU care, the baby faces a high risk of respiratory failure, infection, and potentially life-threatening complications.
