- Request received11/06/2026
- Checked & confirmed23/06/2026
- Fundraising23/06/2026
- Treatment provided17/07/2026
- 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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Esther C., 1
In treatmentInfections
23
$205
About infections
Severe pneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes inflammation and fluid accumulation in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing, fast breathing, chest indrawing, fever, poor feeding, and reduced oxygen supply to the body. Bronchiolitis is an infection and inflammation of the small airways (bronchioles) in the lungs, commonly affecting infants. It causes wheezing, cough, breathing difficulty, and feeding problems. Severe dehydration is a dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes resulting from conditions such as diarrhea, vomiting, or poor feeding. It can cause extreme weakness, sunken eyes, reduced urination, lethargy, and may become life-threatening if not treated promptly.
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$205 raised of $205
Mt Elgon Subcounty Hospital
Kapsokwony-Kimilili road
Background
Esther is a three-month-old baby who is active and cheerful, often bringing joy to her family with her bright smile and warm responses to those around her. She lives with her grandmother in a rural village after her 16-year-old mother returned to school to continue her education. Her grandmother, who relies on small-scale farming for income, is the family's primary caregiver and provider. The limited earnings are often insufficient to meet all the family's needs, making it difficult to afford healthcare and other essential expenses. Esther was brought to the hospital by her grandmother after developing a severe illness characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, persistent cough, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea with frequent watery stools, poor feeding, loss of appetite, and irritability. Her condition progressively worsened, leaving her weak, restless, and unable to feed adequately. The repeated vomiting and diarrhea increased her risk of dehydration, while the breathing difficulties caused significant concern for her caregiver. Following clinical examination and laboratory investigations, Esther was diagnosed with severe pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and dehydration. Due to the seriousness of her condition, she was admitted for treatment, close monitoring, and further investigations to support her recovery.
Medical history
Esther was brought to the hospital by her grandmother unwell, presenting with, cough, difficult in breathing, fever, diarrhea loos watery and loss of appetite. Based on laboratory findings, she was diagnosed with severe pneumonia complicated with dehydration. Was admitted for treatment and further investigation and given; I.v Xpen , I.v gentamicin, I.v pcm , p.o ORS. She gained stability and recovery and discharged home on good condition.
Prognosis
Esther was admitted in a serious condition with severe pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and severe dehydration, all of which significantly affected her breathing, feeding, and overall health. She required close monitoring, fluid replacement, antibiotics, and supportive treatment. With timely hospitalization and appropriate medical management, her condition stabilized and showed gradual improvement. The prognosis is good provided she completes treatment, receives adequate nutrition and follow-up care, and any recurrence of breathing difficulties or dehydration is addressed promptly. Early intervention greatly improved her chances of a full recovery.
