- Request received08/10/2025
- Checked & confirmed30/10/2025
- Fundraising30/10/2025
- Treatment provided04/12/2025
- Invoice paid05/12/2025
- Case closed12/04/2026
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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Delvin W., 8
Report publishedBlood
27
$175
About blood
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The condition causes red blood cells to become rigid, sticky, and crescent- or "C"-shaped, like a sickle. These sickle-shaped cells block blood flow, which can lead to severe pain, organ damage, stroke, and other serious health problems. While A vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) in sickle cell disease is a painful episode caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells blocking small blood vessels, which prevents oxygen from reaching tissues and Acute chest syndrome is a vaso-occlusive crisis of the pulmonary vasculature commonly seen in people with sickle cell anemia.
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Kory Family Hospital Kimilili
Near kimilili town
Background
Delvin, the fourth child in a family of eight, was left in the care of his maternal grandfather after his parents separated and abandoned them. His grandfather, frail and unable to work due to old age, now bears the overwhelming responsibility of raising a total of 12 grandchildren in a single, small, grass-thatched room that offers little protection from cold and rain. With no steady income, he relies entirely on the generosity of well-wishers to provide food and clothing. Life is a daily struggle, and Delvin grows up amid poverty, where even basic necessities are uncertain. Delvin is a known sickle cell disease patient. He was brought to the hospital by his mother, presenting with severe leg pain, especially in the ankle joints, chest pain, a three-day history of cough, high fever, and difficulty breathing. After thorough examination and investigations, he was diagnosed with acute chest syndrome/vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease with anemia. He was admitted for treatment and further management.
Medical history
Delvin, a known patient with sickle cell disease, was brought to the facility by his mother with severe leg pain - particularly around the ankle joints - alongside chest pain, a three-day history of cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. On assessment, he was diagnosed with acute chest syndrome and a vaso-occlusive crisis associated with sickle cell disease and anemia. He received intramuscular tramadol, intravenous ceftriaxone, oral hydroxyurea, and oral proguanil. He responded well to treatment and was later discharged in stable condition. A follow up phone call confirmed that he is doing well
Prognosis
Delvin’s prognosis is guarded but hopeful. With prompt and appropriate medical management for acute chest syndrome and vaso-occlusive crisis associated with sickle cell disease, his symptoms can be effectively controlled. Close monitoring, adherence to treatment, pain management, hydration, and follow-up care are essential to prevent complications. With consistent medical support and proper care, Delvin is expected to stabilize and recover, though ongoing management of his sickle cell disease will be required to reduce the risk of future crises.
