- Request received08/07/2026
- Checked & confirmed29/07/2026
- FundraisingOngoing29/07/2026
- 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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Valary A., 12
FundraisingUrgentInfections
24
$135
About infections
Septicemia, is a blood poisoning and also a life threatening emergency reaction to a bacteria, viral or fungal infection in the bloodstream often progressing to sepsis. It causes rapid tissue damage, organ failure and potential death, requiring immediate intravenous antibiotics and supportive care. Septicemia with malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition where a patient has a systemic bloodstream infection occurring alongside malaria. Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites, leads to destruction of red blood cells, fever and anemia, while septicemia results from the presence of pathogenic bacteria in the blood, causing widespread inflammation and organ dysfunction. When combined, the conditions significantly weaken the immune system and increase the risk of complications such as severe anemia, dehydration, shock, and multi-organ involvement if not promptly treated.
Awasi Catholic Mission Health Centre
Awasi, Nyando
Background
Valary Awino is a 12-year-old girl in Grade Six at a local primary school. She has lived with her aunt and uncle, together with their school-going children, since she was four years old following the death of her father, who had been the family's sole breadwinner. Valary is the sixth-born in a family of seven children. Owing to financial hardship after her father's death, her mother was unable to care for all the children, and the siblings now live with different relatives. Despite these challenges, Valary is cheerful, resilient, and excels in sports. She enjoys playing football and volleyball and proudly serves as her school's football captain. She dreams of becoming a nurse so she can care for people in need. Valary had been in good health until the previous evening, when she suddenly developed fever, headache, fatigue, poor appetite, vomiting, and reduced playfulness. Her condition worsened by the following morning, prompting her aunt to seek urgent medical attention. Having learned about Helpster Charity through a clinician at the hospital, she brought Valary to the health facility, where she was promptly assessed and received appropriate medical care.
Medical history
The patient was admitted with symptoms suggestive of systemic infection, including fever and general body weakness. Upon evaluation, a diagnosis of septicemia and severe malaria was made, and immediate treatment was initiated. The patient was started on medication to support recovery. During the hospital stay, the patient was closely monitored, and there was steady improvement in clinical condition, with reduction in fever and restoration of strength. Upon discharge, the patient was clinically stable, with normalizing vital signs and improved general well-being. The patient was discharged on orals to complete the course of antibiotics, with advice on adherence to medication and follow-up care. Overall, the recovery was satisfactory with no complications noted.
Prognosis
Valary presented with features consistent with septicemia and severe malaria, including weakness, prolonged headache, and general deterioration over several days. She was promptly admitted and started on intravenous antibiotics, fluids, and close monitoring to control the infection and prevent progression to severe complications such as septic shock or organ failure. Early hospital-based management is critical in improving outcomes in such cases.
