- Request received09/11/2025
- Checked & confirmed11/12/2025
- Fundraising11/12/2025
- Treatment provided31/03/2026
- Invoice paid30/06/2026
- Case closed
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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Lenox Wilson O., 5
In treatmentInfections
27
$80
About infections
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia. Severe malaria is a life-threatening form of malaria that occurs when the malaria parasites (most commonly Plasmodium falciparum) multiply rapidly in the blood, causing serious damage to vital organs. It goes beyond the usual symptoms of uncomplicated malaria and leads to severe complications.
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$80 raised of $80
Awasi Catholic Mission Health Centre
Awasi, Nyando
Background
Lenox is the first-born in a family of three children. He is five years old and currently in Grade One at Pala Primary School. He dreams of becoming a police officer when he grows up. He was brought to the hospital by his father with complaints of severe headache, fever, excessive sweating, body aches, malaise, and general weakness that had persisted for three days. Despite taking Coartem and paracetamol at home, his symptoms did not improve, prompting the hospital visit.
Medical history
A diagnosis of pneumonia with severe malaria was made and the plan was to admit the child for administration of parenteral treatment. The child was put on antibacterials, antimalarials (Artesunate injection) antipyretics (diclofenac and paracetamol) and multivitamin supplement. The child received treatment for three days and was discharged after marked improvement. He is able to join the other children in playing and he is very active.
Prognosis
With prompt and appropriate treatment, Lenox’s outlook is generally good. Most children recover fully from pneumonia and/or severe malaria, especially when it is identified early and managed with the right antibiotics, supportive care, and close monitoring. His lack of underlying chronic illnesses work in his favor and increase the likelihood of a quick recovery.
