- Request received30/03/2026
- Checked & confirmed26/04/2026
- Fundraising26/04/2026
- Treatment provided05/06/2026
- Invoice paid30/06/2026
- 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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David W., 1
In treatmentInfections
27
$260
About infections
Bronchitis is inflammation of the airways (bronchial tubes) that carry air to and from the lungs, usually caused by infection, and presents with cough, mucus, chest discomfort, and breathing difficulty. Severe pneumonia is a serious lung infection where the air sacs fill with fluid or pus, causing difficulty breathing. In children, it presents with fast breathing, chest in-drawing, fever, and poor feeding, and requires urgent care. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, often due to vomiting or diarrhea, leading to weakness, sunken eyes, and reduced urine. Malnutrition results from inadequate nutrient intake, causing poor growth, weight loss, and weakened immunity.
Thank you for saving this life!
100%
$260 raised of $260
Mt Elgon Subcounty Hospital
Kapsokwony-Kimilili road
Background
David is a 1-year-old boy living with his parents in a remote area. He is active, curious, and enjoys playing with his toys, which support his growth and development. At his age, he is learning to crawl, stand, and respond to familiar faces and sounds, showing normal developmental progress. He was brought to the hospital with a two-day history of persistent cough, repeated vomiting, difficulty in breathing, fever, and excessive crying. On examination, he appeared unwell, and clinical and laboratory findings confirmed a diagnosis of bronchitis, severe pneumonia, dehydration, and malnutrition. His condition required urgent admission for treatment, close monitoring, and further evaluation. Due to financial constraints, the family was unsure how they would manage the hospital costs. They learned about Helpster Charity through a community health worker who informed them that the organization supports vulnerable patients. With this information, they were able to seek assistance, enabling David to receive the necessary medical care.
Medical history
Child was brought to the facility by her mother with history of, persistent coughing, vomiting everything, difficult in breathing, hotness of the body and crying a lot for the last two days. Based on clinical examination and laboratory findings, he was diagnosed with severe pneumonia, bronchitis and maltrition. Was admitted for few days and responded well to medication and discharged home when stabilized and in good condition.
Prognosis
David presented with multiple serious conditions—bronchitis, severe pneumonia, dehydration, and malnutrition—indicating significant respiratory and nutritional compromise. His symptoms of persistent cough, difficulty breathing, vomiting, fever, and weakness placed him at high risk of rapid deterioration, especially given his young age. He required immediate admission and was started on intravenous antibiotics, fluid resuscitation, nutritional support, and oxygen therapy as needed, with close monitoring of vital signs and feeding. His prognosis is guarded but favorable with proper treatment, and recovery will depend on continued care, adequate nutrition, and follow-up.
