- Request received27/11/2025
- Checked & confirmed27/01/2026
- Fundraising27/01/2026
- Treatment provided24/03/2026
- Invoice paid25/03/2026
- 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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Alfred Odhiambo O., 15
In treatmentDigestion system
23
$115
About digestion system
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which can lead to fever, chills, fatigue, and headaches. It is spread by the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes and is a major health problem, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. If not treated promptly, it can lead to severe complications like anemia, jaundice, seizures, and even death. Amoebiasis a common infection due to hygiene issues relating to food hygiene and water hygiene. The pupil developed the clinical symptoms and had oral drugs and the situation worsened. A decision to admit was prudent because of the complications inclusion of dehydration, anemia and hypoglycemia which are cause of mortality.
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$115 raised of $115
St. Anne's Nyang'oma Health Centre
Near Nyangoma market centre P.O BOX 29- 40601 BONDO KENYA
Background
Alfred is the fourth-born in a family of six. His mother passed away when the children were still very young, and he now lives with his stepmother. The stepmother is a peasant farmer and relies entirely on Alfred’s father, a motorcycle rider, who is the sole provider for the family, meeting their needs for food, school fees, and other basic necessities. Alfred is a cheerful and talkative boy who loves football and proudly plays as a goalkeeper at his school. When he grows up, he dreams of becoming either a teacher or a professional footballer. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a neighbor who had previously received assistance from the organization and shared their experience with them, explaining that Helpster supports sick and underprivileged children at St Anne's hospital. Alfred began complaining of stomach pain and headaches while playing football with his friends. His stepmother initially gave him painkillers at home, but his symptoms did not improve. Later that night, his condition worsened, and he developed loose stools and began vomiting persistently. Concerned, the family brought him to the hospital, where he was attended to promptly. Initial assessment led to a diagnosis of severe malaria. The following morning, further investigations were carried out, including stool examination, which confirmed a diagnosis of amoebiasis.
Medical history
Alfred was admitted in our facility and was commenced on antimalarials and antibiotics he showed great and positive prognosis while in the ward and upon discharge he had recovered from the signs and symptoms he came with.He has gone back home and joined the family in their daily chores.Upon control visit,the step mother reported that Alref has moved to Seme to stay with another relative where he will be schooling from there.Currently he has moved.
Prognosis
Following the diagnosis of malaria and amoebiasis, Alfred was started on appropriate treatment promptly. With timely antimalarial and anti-amoebic therapy, along with supportive care to manage vomiting and diarrhea, his condition is expected to improve steadily. Given that the illnesses were identified early and managed effectively, Alfred’s prognosis is good. With adherence to the full course of medication and adequate hydration, a full recovery is anticipated.
