- Request received05/12/2023
- Checked & confirmed29/01/2024
- Fundraising29/01/2024
- Treatment provided01/03/2024
- Invoice paid25/03/2024
- Case closed02/07/2024
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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Esther M., 20
Report publishedInfections
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$95
About infections
Esther has malaria with anaemia. 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.
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Bokoli Subcounty Hospital
Bokoli Sub-County Hospital, Sikata - Kimilili Rd, Bokoli
Background
Esther and her brother live with their mom, who is a widow. Esther is a hardworking girl who enjoys gardening and cooking. She dreams of becoming a teacher, but since her dad passed away 5 years ago and he was the main earner for the family, they can't afford her school fees. For the last four days, she's been feeling sick and has been taking painkillers from a nearby pharmacy because they can't pay for hospital treatment. Today, Esther's condition got worse, so her mom brought her to the hospital after seeing her health decline.
Medical history
Esther had been unwell for four days, relying on painkillers from a nearby chemist to relieve her pain, as her family could not afford hospital treatment. Her condition worsened on the day she was brought to the hospital. Her grandmother brought her in after her mother noticed her health deteriorating. Esther was diagnosed with malaria, which had led to anemia. She was admitted for further treatment until her health was restored and then discharged in good health. Her anemia was not severe enough to require a blood transfusion, so she was given oral medication. She responded well to the treatment, and her health was fully restored.
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.
