- Request received20/07/2026
- Checked & confirmed20/08/2026
- FundraisingOngoing20/08/2026
- 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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Abraham K., 1
FundraisingUrgentInfections
24
$395
About infections
Abraham Kiprop is suffering from a severe bacterial infection that required hospitalization and treatment with intravenous antibiotics. His condition was serious enough to require broad-spectrum antibiotics, including ampicillin, ceftazidime, and meropenem, indicating that the medical team was treating a significant infection while closely monitoring his response. The infection placed him at risk of serious complications if not treated promptly. He remains under medical care, where he is receiving appropriate antibiotics, supportive treatment, and close observation. Continued monitoring and follow-up are essential to ensure the infection resolves completely and to support his full recovery and healthy development.
Bungoma County Referral Hospital
Opposite Bungoma Police Station
Background
Abraham Kiprop is a one-month-old baby and the youngest of four children from a rural village. He has remained in hospital with his mother since becoming unwell. His mother is the family’s main breadwinner, selling ripe bananas at the local market and earning approximately KSh 1,000 (about USD 8), which she uses to meet the family’s basic needs. They live in a two-room mud-walled house with a corrugated iron-sheet roof and a cow-dung floor. The household uses a pit latrine and walks about 15 minutes to collect water from a stream. Abraham developed a serious bacterial infection requiring hospital admission for specialized care and close monitoring. Due to the severity of the infection, he was commenced on antibiotics, including ampicillin and ceftazidime, with treatment later escalated to meropenem based on his clinical assessment and response. He remains under close medical supervision, receiving ongoing antibiotic therapy and supportive care to control the infection and prevent potentially serious complications.
Medical history
Abraham Kiprop received medical care for a severe bacterial infection, including hospital admission, close monitoring, and treatment with intravenous antibiotics such as ampicillin, ceftazidime, and meropenem. The medical team provided supportive care and regularly assessed his response to treatment to ensure the infection was controlled. Following treatment, Abraham showed improvement, with his condition stabilizing under medical supervision. He continues to be monitored to confirm complete recovery, prevent complications, and support his healthy growth and development.
Prognosis
The doctor expects that with prompt treatment, appropriate intravenous antibiotics, and close medical monitoring, Abraham Kiprop has a good chance of making a full recovery. Effective treatment will help eliminate the infection, prevent complications, and allow him to continue growing and developing normally. Regular follow-up will ensure that the infection has completely resolved and that his health continues to improve. If left untreated, the bacterial infection could spread throughout the body, leading to severe complications such as sepsis, organ damage, developmental problems, or even death. Early diagnosis, timely antibiotic treatment, and continued medical care are therefore essential to achieve the best possible outcome for Abraham.
