- Request received08/04/2026
- Checked & confirmed21/05/2026
- Fundraising21/05/2026
- Treatment provided23/06/2026
- Invoice paid24/08/2026
- 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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Peter K., 17
In treatmentInfections
27
$125
About severe malaria:
A life-threatening form of malaria characterized by high fever, vomiting, weakness, and possible complications such as anemia, organ dysfunction, or impaired consciousness, requiring urgent hospital care. Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes (airways), usually due to infection, causing cough (often dry or with mucus), chest discomfort, and difficulty breathing.
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$125 raised of $125
Rheemah Hospital
10586-00100 NAIROBI KENYA
Background
Peter is a 17-year-old boy living at a children's home. He is an orphan who was brought to the home at the age of 12 by city police after being found on the streets, and efforts to trace his relatives have been unsuccessful. The home depends on well-wishers for food and general support. Peter is jovial and enjoys playing football and listening to music, and he dreams of becoming a lecturer in the future. The home learned about Helpster Charity through a visit by Rheemah medical practitioners and later through a Helpster volunteer, Vincent. A few days before admission, Peter developed chest pain, headache, fever, vomiting, and a non-productive cough. He was initially given oral medication, but his condition did not improve. As his symptoms persisted, the matron brought him to Rheemah Hospital for further care. After clinical evaluation and investigations, he was diagnosed with severe malaria and acute bronchitis. Due to lack of response to initial treatment, he was admitted for further management and close monitoring.
Medical history
Few days ago Peter had chest pain, headache, fever vomiting unproductive cough he was given some orals but reported no improvement . Through the student leader he was brought to Rheemah Hospital . Prompt examination and test done where he was then diagnosed with Malaria and bronchitis. treatment given cefgold 1g, i.v paracetmol,i.v artesunate and dischard on po augmentin 625, zyrtec 10mg, po zefcolin, and brustan he was reported responding well to treatment through a phone call to the administrator 2 days later.
Prognosis
Peter presented with severe malaria and bronchitis, explaining his fever, headache, vomiting, chest pain, and cough. The persistence of symptoms despite oral treatment indicated a more serious condition requiring admission. He was started on intravenous antimalarials, antibiotics/bronchodilator support, and fluids, with close monitoring of his respiratory status. His recovery is expected to build gradually, with fever settling first, followed by improvement in breathing and strength. With adherence to treatment and follow-up, he is likely to regain full health and return to his normal activities.

