- Request received06/07/2026
- Checked & confirmed31/07/2026
- FundraisingOngoing31/07/2026
- Treatment provided
- Invoice paid
- 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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Joseph M., 6
FundraisingUrgentDiagnostics
27
$310
About diagnostics
A partial intestinal obstruction is a condition in which the bowel is only partly blocked, allowing some food, fluid, and gas to pass while slowing normal movement through the intestines. It commonly causes abdominal pain, vomiting, abdominal swelling, constipation or reduced stool passage, and poor appetite. In a patient living with sickle cell disease, a partial intestinal obstruction is particularly serious because dehydration, infection, and reduced blood supply from sickled red blood cells can worsen bowel injury, trigger painful crises, and increase the risk of complete obstruction, bowel perforation, or tissue death. Prompt medical treatment and close monitoring are essential.
Siaya County Referral Hospital
Along siaya- Rangala road
Background
Morgan is a young boy being raised by his aunt after his mother, who was reported to have developed a mental illness, left him as an infant and has not been seen since. He lives with his aunt in a single-room mud-walled house. His uncle, the family's main breadwinner, works as a fisherman on Lake Victoria and is rarely home. When healthy, Morgan enjoys playing with a ball. Morgan had experienced repeated illnesses for a long time, which were usually managed with medicines purchased from a nearby pharmacy. However, his condition recently worsened when he developed severe abdominal swelling, persistent abdominal pain, and was unable to pass stool. His aunt initially tried herbal remedies without improvement before rushing him to a nearby health centre. After assessment, he was referred to Siaya County Referral Hospital for specialized care. With no medical insurance and limited financial resources, the family was unable to meet the treatment costs. During the referral process, they learned about Helpster Charity, which offered support to enable Morgan to access the urgent medical care he required.
Medical history
Morgan was brought to the hospital with complaints of abdominal distension, given herbal medicine, and inability to pass stool. He was diagnosed with sickle cell and intestinal obstruction, which warranted admission. In the ward as he was anemic he was transfused blood, he was administered ceftriaxone, metronidazole,pcm among other drugs to which he was tolerant. His bowel movements resumed and eventually he was discharged on orals with a follow up clinic booked for him
Prognosis
Joseph's partial intestinal obstruction was a serious surgical condition made more complex by his underlying sickle cell disease. Immediate admission, bowel rest, intravenous fluids, pain control, and close monitoring were necessary to prevent progression to complete obstruction, bowel perforation, infection, or reduced blood supply to the intestines. Careful management was also essential to prevent dehydration and sickle cell crises. His prognosis is good with timely treatment and close follow-up, although recurrent complications remain possible if future episodes are not recognized and treated promptly.
