- Request received25/07/2026
- 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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Jay S., 1
FundraisingInfections
24
$800
About infections
Neonatal jaundice is a condition in which a newborn's skin and eyes become yellow because of a build-up of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced when red blood cells break down. It is common in newborns, but very high bilirubin levels require urgent treatment because they can damage the brain. Neonatal kernicterus is a severe form of brain injury caused by untreated or very high bilirubin levels crossing into the brain. It can lead to seizures, hearing loss, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, or death. Severe anemia in a neonate is a dangerously low level of red blood cells or hemoglobin in a newborn, reducing oxygen delivery to the body's organs. It may cause extreme paleness, poor feeding, breathing difficulty, fast heartbeat, lethargy, heart failure, and may require an urgent blood transfusion.
Bungoma County Referral Hospital
Opposite Bungoma Police Station
Background
Jay Shanisha was born into an underprivileged family that faces significant financial hardship, making it difficult to meet basic needs and access timely healthcare. During the first few days of life, she developed yellowing of the skin and eyes, poor feeding, weakness, and required close medical assessment. Doctors found that she had severe jaundice, a blood shortage requiring transfusion, difficulty maintaining normal breathing, and suspected a serious newborn infection. She was admitted to the Newborn Unit for 15 days, where she received intravenous fluids before expressed breast milk was gradually introduced as her condition improved. She was treated with phototherapy, a special blue-light treatment to reduce jaundice, packed red blood cells to correct anemia, calcium gluconate to treat low calcium levels, aminophylline to support breathing, and intravenous antibiotics to treat the suspected infection. Throughout her admission, she was closely monitored until she stabilized and was well enough for discharge.
Medical history
Treatment Process and Outcomes: Jay Shanisha was admitted for management of neonatal jaundice (NNJ). She received medical assessment, monitoring of bilirubin levels and other investigations, including a WBC count, to rule out possible infection. She was managed with supportive care and appropriate treatment to reduce bilirubin levels and prevent complications. Outcome: Jay Shanisha responded well to treatment. Her jaundice improved, she remained clinically stable, and she was able to feed and continue growing. She was discharged with advice for routine follow-up to monitor her health and development.
Prognosis
Doctor's Prognosis: With timely treatment and follow-up care, Jay Shanisha is expected to recover well from neonatal jaundice and continue with normal growth and development. Appropriate management helps reduce bilirubin levels and prevents complications. If Left Untreated: Severe or prolonged neonatal jaundice can cause dangerously high bilirubin levels, which may lead to complications such as brain injury (kernicterus), hearing problems, developmental delays, seizures, or in severe cases, death. Early recognition and treatment greatly improve the child's outcome.
