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  1. Request received20/01/2026
  2. Checked & confirmed06/03/2026
  3. Fundraising06/03/2026
  4. Treatment provided13/04/2026
  5. Invoice paid30/04/2026
  6. 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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Nailah Halai O., 1

In treatment
Health problem

Infections

Urgency rating

23

Required amount

$95

About infections

Septicemia is a life-threatening, severe bloodstream infection (blood poisoning) caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses spreading throughout the body, frequently triggered by infections like pneumonia or UTIs.Like in Neila's case where a a diagnosis of pneumonia was made but when the mother took her to the clinic she was only given antipyretics for the fever, making the pneumonia to get worse before Naile This triggered the blood infection in her.

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$95 raised of $95

St. Anne's Nyang'oma Health Centre

Near Nyangoma market centre P.O BOX 29- 40601 BONDO KENYA

Background

Neilah is a three-month-old infant born into a humble family. She is the first-born child and is described as a quiet and calm baby. Neilah developed a persistent fever that lasted for almost one week, accompanied by vomiting, excessive crying, and poor feeding. Concerned about her condition, her family took her to the nearest local clinic, where she received treatment and was discharged. However, two days after discharge, her symptoms worsened. With the support of a community health worker, Neilah was urgently rushed to the health facility for further care. It was during this process that Neilah’s mother learned about Helpster Charity through the community health worker, who informed her that the organisation supports vulnerable children who are unable to afford medical care. This information encouraged the family to seek urgent hospital care despite their financial constraints. At the hospital, Neilah was thoroughly examined, underwent laboratory investigations, and was admitted for treatment. She was diagnosed with septicaemia.

Medical history

At the hospital, Neilah underwent a thorough clinical examination and several laboratory investigations. Based on the findings, she was diagnosed with septicaemia and was subsequently admitted for appropriate medical treatment and close monitoring. Following the course of treatment, baby Neilah responded well and has recovered fully. She is no longer experiencing vomiting, and her body temperature has returned to normal. She is now calm, feeding well, and resting comfortably, spending much of her time sleeping as she continues to regain strength.

Prognosis

Following timely initiation of appropriate antibiotics and supportive care, Neilah’s condition is gradually improving. Her fever is subsiding, feeding improving, and her general condition stabilising. Although septicaemia is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition,Neilah’s prognosis is favourable with continued treatment.

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