- Request received18/05/2026
- Checked & confirmed28/05/2026
- Fundraising28/05/2026
- 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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Lavin A., 11
In treatmentInfections
27
$145
About infections
Severe respiratory tract infection is a serious infection affecting the airways or lungs, causing symptoms such as high fever, sore throat, cough, chest discomfort, difficulty breathing, body weakness, and general illness. It may be caused by bacteria or viruses and can rapidly worsen if not treated promptly, sometimes requiring hospital admission, antibiotics, supportive care, and close monitoring. Severe malaria is a life threatening emergency caused by Plasmodium falciparum, characterized by high parasite counts and vital organ dysfunction such as cerebral malaria, severe anaemia, renal failure or pulmonary edema.
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$145 raised of $145
Awasi Catholic Mission Health Centre
Awasi, Nyando
Background
Lavin is an 11-year-old girl in Grade 5 at a local primary school. She is the fourth born in a family of eight children and lives with her parents and grandparents in a rural village. Lavin is cheerful, playful, and enjoys spending time with her younger siblings. Her family experienced major financial hardship after a fire destroyed her mother’s business, which had been the main source of income. Since then, some of her older siblings dropped out of school due to lack of fees. Lavin had been attending school normally until she suddenly became unwell while at school. She reported severe headache, body aches, and throat pain. Her condition worsened, prompting the school to contact her parents, who rushed her to the health facility accompanied by the area Community Health Promoter. On examination, she appeared weak and ill-looking. Investigations confirmed severe respiratory tract infection and severe malaria requiring urgent admission and treatment. Due to the family’s financial difficulties, the CHP requested assistance through Helpster Charity, which facilitated her admission and medical care.
Medical history
Lavin was admitted on 18th March presenting with complaints of severe abdominal pain, fever,and general body weakness. Initial assessment confirmed a diagnosis of malaria with URTI, and immediate treatment was initiated. During the first days of admission, Lavin received intravenous medications with Supportive care with fluids and close monitoring led to gradual stabilization. The fever subsided, headache reduced, and the patient began tolerating oral intake. By the fifth day, she showed marked improvement, with reduced headache and throat pain, she regained strength. Vital signs were stable, and appetite had improved significantly. She was discharged on orals
Prognosis
Lavin was diagnosed with severe respiratory tract infection and severe malaria after presenting with high fever, severe headache, throat pain, body aches, and marked weakness. Her condition required urgent admission for antimalarial treatment, antibiotics, fluids, and close observation due to the severity of her symptoms. Since treatment was initiated, her fever and body pains have gradually reduced, and her general condition is improving. Her response to therapy has been satisfactory, and with continued treatment, nutritional support, and follow-up care, she is expected to regain full strength and return to her normal activities.
