- Request received20/08/2026
- Checked & confirmed30/08/2026
- FundraisingOngoing30/08/2026
- 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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Merab A., 17
FundraisingUrgentUrology
24
$115
About urology
Severe malaria in pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening malaria infection associated with complications such as severe anaemia, hypoglycaemia, altered consciousness, respiratory distress, jaundice, shock or organ dysfunction. It can endanger both mother and fetus. UTI in pregnancy is an infection of the urinary tract occurring during pregnancy, commonly causing painful or frequent urination and lower abdominal discomfort. If untreated, it may spread to the kidneys and increase the risk of maternal and pregnancy complications.
Awasi Catholic Mission Health Centre
Awasi, Nyando
Background
Merab is a 17-year-old school dropout expecting her first child. She lives with her husband’s family, who depend mainly on irregular menial jobs for survival. The limited household income must also support elderly parents, nieces and nephews, and the family frequently struggles to meet basic needs, including food and healthcare. Two days before admission, Merab became increasingly unwell, developing swelling of the legs, marked body weakness, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, painful urination and whitish vaginal discharge. Her symptoms persisted and significantly affected her usual activities and ability to eat, raising concern for complications during pregnancy. Her spouse brought her to the health facility, where she underwent clinical assessment and laboratory investigations. Due to the severity of her symptoms and need for continued treatment and monitoring, she was admitted to the ward. As the family could not afford the medical expenses, her sister sought assistance after a Helpster Charity volunteer informed them about the possibility of receiving support for her treatment.
Medical history
Merab was admitted to the hospital of treatment with parenteral (injectable) medications under close medical supervision. Throughout her admission, her condition improved steadily as she responded well to the prescribed treatment. Her symptoms gradually subsided, and after being assessed as clinically stable, she was discharged home on a course of oral medications to complete her treatment. Before discharge, she and her caregiver were counselled on the importance of strict medication adherence, completing the full course of treatment, and seeking medical attention promptly should any concerning symptoms recur.
Prognosis
Merab is quite unwell with severe malaria and a urinary tract infection during pregnancy, requiring inpatient treatment and close maternal and fetal monitoring. Severe malaria may cause severe anaemia, hypoglycaemia, organ dysfunction or maternal deterioration, while an untreated UTI may progress to kidney infection or sepsis. Both conditions can increase the risk of fetal distress, impaired fetal growth, preterm labour, low birth weight or fetal loss. With prompt treatment and careful monitoring, the prognosis for both mother and baby is generally favourable.
