- Request received07/04/2026
- Checked & confirmed27/04/2026
- Fundraising27/04/2026
- Treatment provided26/05/2026
- Invoice paid27/05/2026
- Case closed24/07/2026
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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Kushi A., 11
Report publishedEmergency care
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$275
About emergency care
Kushi Akter has been diagnosed with enteric fever, a serious bacterial infection that affects the whole body. She has been experiencing prolonged high fever, weakness, and swelling in the neck, which have made her physically weak and less active. The infection can affect multiple body systems and may worsen if not treated properly. Timely medical treatment and close monitoring are essential to control the infection and ensure her recovery.
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$275 raised of $275
Al-Manar Hospital Ltd
Satmasjid Road (Opposite to Govt. Physical College) Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207
Background
Kushi Akter, a 14-year-old girl, lives with her parents and elder brother in a small overcrowded shelter in Geneva Bihari Camp, where her father earns about 9,500 BDT per month as a carpenter, making it difficult to meet daily needs and impossible to afford medical care. She is a quiet and responsible girl who supports her family and continues her studies despite hardship. She became seriously ill with prolonged high fever, weakness, and neck swelling, and was diagnosed with enteric fever, which requires proper treatment. Her parents and brother are deeply worried but cannot bear the cost due to financial limitations. They learned about Helpster Charity through a medical outreach camp and sought help, as without timely treatment, her condition may worsen, leading to severe infection and life-threatening complications.
Medical history
Story about the child’s treatment and recovery: Kushi Akter, a 14-year-old girl, was admitted to Al-Manar Hospital Ltd. on 07 April 2026 at 11:57 AM after suffering from high fever for about 15 days and neck swelling for around 10 days, and she was diagnosed with Enteric Fever. During her hospital stay, she received supportive care, conservative treatment, proper antibiotics, and medical investigations, as advised by the treating doctor. Over the course of 7 days, her condition gradually improved with treatment and close observation. She was discharged on 14 April 2026 at 1:21 PM with prescribed medicines and follow-up advice for continued recovery at home. The patient and her guardian are grateful for the medical care and hopeful for support to ensure her full recovery.  
Prognosis
With timely hospitalization, parenteral antibiotics, and supportive care, Kushi Akter is expected to recover as the infection is controlled and her strength returns. Treatment will reduce fever, improve appetite, and help her resume normal activities and studies. However, if left untreated, enteric fever may worsen and spread in the body, leading to serious complications such as severe infection or intestinal damage. This can result in prolonged illness and may become life-threatening, so timely medical care is essential.
