Lian K., 1

Lian is a 5-month-old baby boy and a twin to his brother Liam. They live with their parents in a remote rural area where access to basic services is very limited. Their mother is a housewife who stays at home to care for the children, while their father works as a boda boda rider, earning a small and unpredictable daily income. Unfortunately, his earnings are not sufficient to meet the family’s essential needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare. Recently, both Lian and his twin brother Liam became seriously ill and required urgent medical attention. However, because of the family’s difficult financial situation, their parents were unable to afford the hospital bills, medications, and necessary laboratory investigations. This has placed the family under significant emotional and financial strain as they try to secure proper medical care for their young children. Due to these challenges, the family is seeking support from Helpster Charity to assist with the medical treatment and care of Lian and Liam. Any support provided will play a crucial role in helping them access the treatment they need, restoring their health, and giving them the opportunity to grow and thrive despite their difficult circumstances. Lian was brought to the health facility by his mother, who reported that he had developed diarrhea characterized by loose stools mixed with blood, with two episodes occurring within the previous 12 hours. The child had also experienced two episodes of vomiting, fever, and convulsions. Following a thorough clinical examination and laboratory investigations, Lian was diagnosed with severe dehydration secondary to acute diarrhea. Due to the seriousness of his condition, he was admitted to the hospital for close monitoring, treatment, and further investigations which revealed that Lian was also suffering from septicaemia.

Child was brought to the facility by her mother with history of; diarrhea loose stool with blood stained, vomiting everything and hotness of the body associated with Convulsion. Based on clinical examination and Laboratory results review, he was diagnosed with severe dehydration and diarrhea. Was admitted and put under management of i.v fluid s and other medications, he responded well and discharged when stable and in good condition.

The presence of blood-stained diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, and convulsions suggests a severe systemic infection with significant fluid and electrolyte loss. Septicaemia further indicates that the infection has spread into the bloodstream, placing Lian at high risk of complications such as organ dysfunction if not promptly managed. Lian has been admitted for close monitoring and is currently receiving intravenous fluid resuscitation to correct dehydration, broad-spectrum antibiotics to treat the underlying infection, and supportive care including management of fever and prevention of further convulsions. Laboratory parameters and clinical status are being closely monitored to guide ongoing treatment. Given the severity of his condition, the initial period of hospitalization is critical. However, with timely and appropriate medical intervention, the prognosis can be favorable. Lian is expected to gradually stabilize as hydration is restored and the infection is controlled.