- Request received23/10/2023
- Checked & confirmed05/12/2023
- Fundraising05/12/2023
- Treatment provided22/01/2024
- Invoice paid19/01/2024
- Case closed11/06/2024
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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Hellen A., 2
Report publishedInfections
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$85
About infections
Hellen is diagnosed with Malaria and Severe Pneumonia. Malaria is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Once inside the human body, the parasites multiply in the liver and then infect red blood cells, causing recurrent cycles of symptoms, including high fever, chills, fatigue, and, in severe cases, organ damage or failure.This stage of the disease is defined by the evidence of vital organ dysfunction. Pneumonia develops when the defensive mechanisms within the lung become overwhelmed by a pathogen which has been either inhaled or aspirated. It is associated with a high mortality rate and significant morbidity. Severe pneumonia is frequently a multisystem disease and patients will often present with multiple organ failure.
$85 left to save this life
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$0 raised of $85
Background
Hellen has cerebral palsy, which has caused her to reach developmental milestones later than usual. She can't walk or talk yet. She's getting regular physiotherapy and occupational therapy to help her become a bit more independent. But recently, she had to go to the hospital because she started coughing, had a fever, and couldn't keep down any food or drinks.
Medical history
Hellen is suffering from cerebral palsy, yet, recently, she was brought to the hospital because of coughing, fever, and vomiting. The persistent vomiting had made her quite dehydrated. She was diagnosed with severe malaria, was treated and responded well to treatment. She continues to undergo the physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions.
Prognosis
Malaria should be treated promptly with the use of antimalarial drugs. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications and even death. It can result in organ failure, severe anemia, neurological issues, and in some cases, prove fatal, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial for preventing these life-threatening consequences. Pneumonia should be treated with antibiotics. If left untreated, pneumonia may lead to the permanent lung damage, respiratory failure, septicaemia (infection entering blood stream and causing sepsis), pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid in the space between the lung and chest wall, which can make breathing difficult), and other life-threatening complications.
