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Habiba is 9 years old, she has 8 siblings. They're all living with their parents. Habiba attends a free government primary school, she wishes to become a business woman. The father does not have a job at the moment, the mother is doing her best in terms of doing a petty trading to provide for the family. They live in a 3 rooms apartment, during raining season, they use buckets to prevent water from dripping down from the roof, the environment is full of grasses and water logged roads. Habiba woke up one and started having headache, making her stay out of school, she vomited twice, the mother gave her paracetamol to take but no improvement in her health. They were informed about Helpster Charity from a family friend, they came to WholeCare Clinic where she was presented with complaint of fever that is associated with joint pains and malaise. Febrile with temperature of 38.2°C, not dehydrated. Malaria tested positive. She was prescribed with some medications accordingly.

The patient is a 2-year-old boy living with his parents, grandparents, and two uncles in a financially disadvantaged household. His father works as a construction mason and earns approximately USD 49 per month, making it difficult to support the family and afford unexpected medical expenses. On 20 October 2026, the child was admitted to Seba Hospital with a high fever, 12 episodes of loose motion, three episodes of vomiting, and poor feeding, and was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis with severe dehydration. His family learned about Helpster Charity through a volunteer but cannot afford the necessary hospital treatment on their limited income. Without timely treatment, severe dehydration could cause electrolyte imbalances, kidney complications, shock, and potentially life-threatening consequences

Winnie is a four-year-old nursery pupil who dreams of becoming a nurse. The youngest child in her family, she lives with her parents, school-going siblings and extended family in a rural village. The family’s limited resources make it difficult to afford medical care. Her mother brought her to a facility outreach because she appeared weak and unwell. Following examination and investigations, Winnie was diagnosed with severe malaria and nasopharyngitis, an infection affecting the nose and throat. The severe malaria required urgent treatment and close monitoring. She received antimalarial medication, intravenous antibiotics and supportive care. With treatment, she is expected to regain her strength, appetite and usual activity levels. Her recovery will depend on her response to care, with continued monitoring to identify any complications.

Phenny is a 13-year-old Grade Six pupil who lives with her parent and siblings in a rural village. She walks over 30 minutes to school and dreams of becoming a surgeon. She enjoys reading storybooks and storytelling, relates well with teachers and friends, and encourages her siblings to attend school. Her family struggles to afford food, school requirements and healthcare. Her brothers have dropped out of school because of financial hardship, and Phenny and her siblings sometimes stay with well-wishers when their family cannot meet their needs. Support from relatives has been limited. Phenny arrived alone at a facility outreach, looking unwell with a high fever. The doctor contacted a relative, and her aunt came to consent to treatment. Following examination and tests, she was diagnosed with bronchitis and admitted for treatment. Unable to afford the medical costs, her aunt requested Helpster Charity’s assistance after learning about its support during the outreach. Phenny was accepted for assistance to receive the care she needed.

Emanuel is a nine-year-old boy living at a Children’s Home in Nairobi. He was among 11 children rescued from the streets through a city initiative. Having spent a long time on the streets, he could not explain how he got there or provide details about his family. He enjoys football and music and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. The home relies entirely on well-wishers for food and other basic needs. It learned about Helpster Charity during a visit by Rheemah Hospital’s medical team. Emanuel developed a cough, wheezing and difficulty breathing. The matron gave him painkillers, but his breathing worsened the following day, prompting a visit to Rheemah Hospital. He was diagnosed with bronchopneumonia and a severe asthma attack requiring admission for treatment and close monitoring.

Noel is an eight-year-old girl and the second of four children. She lives with her grandmother, who supports the family through farming, earning approximately KSh 500. Their limited income makes food, medical care and other basic needs difficult to afford. They live in a two-room mud house with a cow-dung-smeared floor, no electricity and stream water for domestic use. Noel developed diarrhoea, vomiting, cough and fever. A Helpster volunteer referred her to hospital, where she was examined and admitted to the paediatric ward for further investigations, treatment and close monitoring. Her grandmother was deeply concerned about paying the hospital bill. The hospital team reassured her that arrangements would be made to support Noel’s medical expenses through Helpster Charity. This eased her worry and allowed Noel to receive the care she needed despite the family’s financial hardship.

Queen is a friendly nine-year-old Grade Three pupil who enjoys playing with her peers and dreams of becoming a teacher. She lives with her parents and extended family in a village. The family struggles to meet daily needs, making medical expenses difficult to afford. Queen was brought to a facility outreach appearing weak and unwell. Following assessment and testing, she was diagnosed with bronchitis and tonsillitis. Her treatment plan included intravenous antibiotics, antimalarial medication and supportive care. She requires monitoring to assess her response to treatment. Improvement would include reduced weakness, better appetite and a return to her usual activity levels. Her family’s limited resources make support important in helping her access the care she needs.

The 5-year-old girl was previously playful and active and lives with her parents, 17-year-old uncle, and grandparents in a six-member household. Her father works as a day labourer, earning approximately USD 73 per month, which is insufficient to cover the family's daily needs and additional medical expenses. She developed fever, cough, a runny nose, rapid breathing, chest indrawing, and shortness of breath over five days and was admitted to Saheda Gafur Ibrahim General Hospital with pneumonia. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a volunteer but struggles to afford hospital treatment on their limited income. Without timely treatment, pneumonia could worsen, causing severe breathing difficulties, dangerously low oxygen levels, respiratory failure, and potentially life-threatening complications.

The 12-year-old girl is a Grade Six student who lives with her parents and two sisters, aged 19 and 3, in a family struggling financially. Her father works in agriculture and earns approximately USD 73 per month, which is insufficient to cover the family's basic needs and medical expenses. She developed a high fever and severe cough lasting six days and was admitted to Saheda Gafur Ibrahim General Hospital after investigations confirmed typhoid fever. The family cannot afford her treatment because her father's limited income must support all five family members, and they learned about Helpster Charity through a volunteer. Without timely treatment, typhoid fever can lead to severe dehydration, intestinal bleeding, intestinal perforation, and potentially life-threatening complications.

Mary is a two-year-old girl and the youngest of six children. She lives with her parents and siblings in a two-room mud-walled house without electricity. Both parents depend on small-scale farming to provide for the family, leaving limited resources for medical care and other essential needs. Two days before reaching hospital, Mary developed intermittent fever, poor feeding, cough and difficulty breathing. Her mother gave her paracetamol and Piriton syrup at home, but the fever eased only temporarily and her symptoms persisted. Her mother had learned about Helpster Charity from village members whose children had received treatment at the facility. Concerned about Mary’s condition, she borrowed transport money from a neighbour, promising to repay it later, and rushed her daughter to hospital for medical attention.

Trevis is a cheerful, active and friendly nine-month-old baby who lives with his mother in a rural village. His mother relies on casual labour, earning a small and irregular income that is insufficient to meet the family’s basic needs and medical expenses. Trevis's mother brought him to the facility with diarrhoea, persistent vomiting, high fever, refusal to feed and excessive crying. Following clinical examination and laboratory investigations, Trevis was diagnosed with severe dehydration, anaemia and septicaemia, a serious infection affecting the bloodstream. He was admitted for treatment, further investigations and close monitoring.

The patient is a 10-year-old boy studying in Grade 4 who lives with his parents, brother, and elderly grandparents. His father works as a mason and earns approximately USD 90–98 per month as the family's sole breadwinner, making it difficult to cover household expenses, support the family, and afford medical treatment. After being previously well, the boy developed high fever, severe body aches, and cough lasting ten days, prompting his mother to seek medical care at Saheda Gafur Ibrahim General Hospital, where he was diagnosed with typhoid fever. The family cannot afford the necessary treatment on their limited income and requires financial assistance through Helpster Charity. Without timely treatment, typhoid fever may lead to intestinal bleeding, intestinal perforation, severe infection, and potentially life-threatening complications.

The patient is a 9-year-old girl studying in Grade 3 who lives with her parents, younger sister, and grandfather. Her father works in agriculture and earns approximately BDT 10,000–11,000 (USD 81–90) per month, making it difficult for the family to cover household expenses and medical costs. She developed a high fever and severe body aches that lasted eight days, along with frequent urination, and was taken to Saheda Gafur Ibrahim General Hospital, where she was diagnosed with typhoid fever and admitted for treatment. Her family cannot afford the necessary medical expenses on their limited income and needs financial assistance from Helpster Charity. Without proper treatment, typhoid fever can cause serious complications, including intestinal bleeding, intestinal perforation, and life-threatening infection.

A 10-year-old boy studying in Class Three at a local government primary school lives with his parents and younger sister in a tin-roofed house with a mud floor. His father is the family’s sole breadwinner, working as an agricultural day labourer and earning approximately USD 57 per month, which is insufficient to cover the family’s basic needs and the cost of medical treatment. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a government hospital staff member and sought assistance after the boy experienced fever for one month, accompanied by cough, cold, and abdominal pain; medical investigations confirmed typhoid fever and a urinary tract infection (UTI). Without timely and appropriate treatment, the infections could worsen and lead to serious complications, including intestinal bleeding or perforation from typhoid and kidney infection from the UTI. Financial support is essential to help him receive the necessary treatment and recover.

A 9-month-old boy depends entirely on his family for care and protection, but his family faces severe financial hardship that makes accessing medical treatment difficult. He lives with his parents, elderly grandparents, and an uncle in a small tin-roofed house with a mud floor, where his 26-year-old father is the sole earning member, working as an agricultural day labourer and earning approximately USD 65 per month. This limited income is barely enough to cover the basic needs of six family members, leaving them unable to afford unexpected medical expenses. The infant developed a fever lasting six days, accompanied by cold, cough, and breathing difficulties; following medical examination and diagnostic tests, he was diagnosed with typhoid fever and requires appropriate treatment. Without timely medical care, his condition could worsen, leading to severe dehydration, serious complications, or a life-threatening illness, making financial assistance from Helpster Charity essential to support his recovery.

The patient is a 19-month-old boy living with his parents and elderly grandparents in a small tin-shade house with a mud floor. His father works as a vegetable seller, earning approximately USD 57 per month as the family's sole breadwinner, making it difficult to afford daily necessities and medical expenses. The child had been suffering from fever for seven days, accompanied by cold, cough, and breathing difficulties, prompting his family to seek hospital care. Medical examinations revealed typhoid fever and a respiratory tract infection, requiring appropriate treatment and monitoring. Without timely treatment, the child's condition could worsen, potentially leading to severe dehydration, respiratory complications, or other life-threatening problems, while the family cannot afford the necessary medical expenses on their limited income.

Shamsa is a 10-year-old girl and the fourth of five children. Following her mother’s death, she lives with her grandmother, who earns approximately KSh 1,000 monthly from farming and selling vegetables. This income barely covers food and other basic needs, leaving little for healthcare or education. They live in a two-room mud house with a cow-dung-smeared floor, no electricity and stream water for domestic use. Shamsa developed headache, vomiting, upper abdominal pain, diarrhoea, chills and fever. As her condition worsened, she was taken to hospital and admitted for assessment, investigations and treatment. Her grandmother struggled to borrow money for the hospital bill. On learning of these difficulties, the hospital team directed her to the Helpster Charity coordinator. She sought assistance, and Shamsa was enrolled for support with her medical care. She remains admitted, receiving treatment and further investigations to establish the cause of her illness.

The patient is a 12-year-old Class 6 student who lives with his parents, younger sister, and elderly grandmother in a small tin-shade house with a mud floor. His father is the family's sole breadwinner, working as an agricultural day labourer and earning approximately USD 57 per month, which is insufficient to cover the family's basic needs and essential medical expenses. Despite their financial hardship, his mother manages the household and cares for the family while he continues his education. After suffering from fever, cold, and cough for four days, he was diagnosed with typhoid fever and a urinary tract infection (UTI), requiring timely treatment to prevent serious complications, including severe infection and kidney damage. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a staff member of Life Care Hospital and needs financial assistance to ensure he receives appropriate treatment and can return to his studies.

The patient is an 8-year-old boy living with his parents and 2-year-old sister in a family of five. His father works in agriculture, earning approximately USD 65 per month as the family's sole breadwinner, making it difficult to cover daily necessities and medical expenses. After being previously well, the child developed a high fever, severe body aches, and cough that persisted for seven days, prompting his mother to seek treatment at Saheda Gafur Hospital. Following clinical assessment and diagnostic investigations, he was diagnosed with typhoid fever and admitted for treatment. Due to the family's financial hardship, they struggle to afford his medical care, and without timely treatment, typhoid fever could progress to serious complications, including intestinal bleeding, perforation, or life-threatening infection.

The patient is a 3-year-old boy living with his parents and three elder sisters in a six-member family in a modest tin-roofed house with a mud floor. His father works as a farmer, earning approximately USD 41 per month, while his mother is a homemaker, leaving the family struggling to cover basic necessities and medical expenses for their four children. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a neighbour and sought assistance when the child developed a high fever, cough, poor feeding, and severe breathing difficulties. He was admitted to Seba Hospital on 7 October 2026 and diagnosed with severe pneumonia, requiring hospital treatment and close monitoring that his family could not afford. Without timely treatment, his condition could worsen, leading to dangerously low oxygen levels, respiratory failure, and potentially life-threatening complications.

Joseph is a ten-year-old Grade Four pupil who enjoys drawing and dreams of becoming a teacher. He is the fourth of five children and lives with his parents and other relatives in a village. His father is unemployed, while his mother works as a helper at the local market. Her limited earnings make it difficult to meet household needs and afford Joseph’s regular sickle cell medication. Joseph attended a facility outreach where families were learning about Helpster Charity. He appeared unwell, weak and was vomiting. His mother explained that he had been attending school until two days earlier, when he developed headache, chills, fever, dizziness and general weakness. Following assessment and investigations, Joseph was diagnosed with sepsis and anaemia in known sickle cell disease. His condition required immediate medical attention, and he was admitted for treatment and close monitoring.

A 2-year-and-3-month-old girl depends on her family for care and protection, but her family faces financial hardship that makes accessing essential medical treatment difficult. She lives with her parents and elderly grandparents, while her 26-year-old father works as a day labourer and earns approximately USD 65 per month, which is insufficient to cover the family's basic needs and unexpected healthcare expenses. She developed a fever lasting eight days, followed by cough, cold, and worsening breathing difficulties; at the hospital, her oxygen saturation was only 90%, and doctors diagnosed her with severe pneumonia requiring urgent treatment and investigations. Without prompt medical care, her condition could deteriorate rapidly, leading to respiratory failure, sepsis, or other life-threatening complications. Financial assistance from Helpster Charity is therefore essential to help her receive the medical care she urgently needs and ease the financial burden on her family.

Emmanuel is an eight-month-old boy and his parents’ second child. He lives with them in a village and is cheerful and sociable when well. His father supports the family through informal work, while his mother cares for the household. Their limited income makes hospital treatment difficult to afford, so they often turn to cheaper over-the-counter medicines. Emmanuel’s mother, who learned about Helpster Charity through a volunteer, brought him to the facility after nearly a week of persistent cough, runny nose, widespread itching and apparent discomfort. The family had been unable to afford medical care and had tried over-the-counter medication, but his condition had not improved. Following assessment and testing, Emma was admitted for treatment of gastroenteritis and malaria. His family’s financial difficulties had delayed access to appropriate care.

An 8-month-old baby girl has been suffering from fever for 13 days, accompanied by cold, cough, and breathing difficulties. She lives with her 22-year-old father, 18-year-old mother, and elderly grandparents in a five-member family residing in a tin-shade house with a mud floor. Her father works as a construction laborer and earns approximately USD 57 per month as the sole breadwinner, making it difficult to afford basic needs and the medical treatment she requires. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a government hospital staff member and sought assistance after doctors diagnosed the infant with typhoid fever. Without timely treatment, the infection may worsen and lead to severe dehydration, bloodstream infection, and other potentially life-threatening complications, particularly given her young age.

The patient is an 11-month-old boy who lives with his parents, elder brother, and elder sister in a five-member family in a modest tin-roofed house with a mud floor. His father is the sole earning member and works as an agricultural day labourer, earning approximately USD 65 per month, which is insufficient to cover the family’s basic needs and medical expenses. The child developed fever, cold, cough, and breathing difficulties over three days, and after medical assessment and investigations, he was diagnosed with typhoid fever and required treatment. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a staff member at a government hospital but cannot afford the necessary medical care on their limited income. Without timely and appropriate treatment, typhoid fever may lead to severe infection, intestinal bleeding or perforation, and potentially life-threatening complications.

Shon Kibet is a cheerful, active one-year-old boy who lives with his mother in a village. She runs a small business, but her modest earnings are insufficient to consistently meet their basic needs and medical expenses. His mother brought him to hospital with high fever, persistent vomiting, irritability and convulsions. He had stopped breastfeeding and was crying frequently, particularly at night. She had given him over-the-counter paracetamol, which reduced the fever, but his other symptoms persisted. Following clinical examination and laboratory investigations, Shon was diagnosed with severe malaria, dehydration, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and anaemia. He was admitted for treatment, further investigations and close monitoring. His mother’s limited income makes the cost of this essential care difficult to afford.

The patient is a 3-year-old girl living with her parents and two elder sisters, aged 18 and 12, in a family of five. Her father works in agriculture, earning approximately USD 73 per month, which makes it difficult to cover household necessities, his daughters' education, and medical expenses. Previously healthy, the child suddenly developed frequent watery diarrhoea and abdominal pain, prompting her family to seek medical care. At the hospital, she was diagnosed with acute watery diarrhoea with severe dehydration and required prompt treatment to prevent further deterioration. Due to their limited income, the family struggles to afford her medical care, and without timely treatment, severe dehydration could lead to shock, organ damage, or death.

A hardworking and determined 10-year-old boy studying at a local madrasha has been suffering from fever for 15 days, accompanied by cold, cough, and abdominal pain. He lives with his parents, two elder brothers, a younger brother, sister-in-law, and grandmother in a family of eight residing in two small tin-shade houses with mud floors. His father is the sole breadwinner, working as an agricultural day laborer and earning approximately USD 65 per month, while his mother manages the household, leaving the family struggling to cover basic needs and medical expenses. After learning about Helpster Charity through a staff member of Life Care Hospital, the family sought assistance, and medical examinations confirmed typhoid fever. Without timely treatment, the infection may worsen and lead to severe dehydration, intestinal bleeding or perforation, and potentially life-threatening complications.

A determined 14-year-old girl studying in Class 8 at a local high school hopes to continue her education despite her family’s financial hardship. She lives with her parents, younger sister, and younger brother in a small tin-shade house with a mud floor, while her father works as an auto-van driver and earns approximately USD 65 per month as the family’s sole breadwinner; her mother is a homemaker. With this limited income, the family struggles to meet the basic needs of all five members and cannot afford the medical expenses required for her treatment. After eight days of fever, cold, cough, and abdominal pain, she was diagnosed with typhoid fever and a urinary tract infection (UTI) following medical examination and diagnostic tests, and the family learned about Helpster Charity through a staff member of Life Care Hospital. Without timely and appropriate treatment, these infections may worsen and lead to severe dehydration, bloodstream infection, kidney complications, and other potentially life-threatening conditions.

Darius is a 12-year-old boy who was brought to a children’s home by a Good Samaritan after being rescued from the streets, where he had reportedly lived for a considerable time. He could not explain how he became homeless or provide information about his parents’ whereabouts. With no immediate family support, he now depends on the home for protection, shelter, education and daily care. The home learned about Helpster Charity through a visit by Rheemah Hospital’s medical team. Three days before coming to the hospital, Darius developed high fever, chills, shivering, vomiting, a cough, and widespread body and joint pains. He was given paracetamol, but his symptoms persisted. When his condition worsened the following day, he was taken to Rheemah Hospital. Following examination, Darius was diagnosed with severe, complicated malaria, an acute upper respiratory tract infection and acute bronchitis. The children’s home continues to provide a supportive environment as he receives care and works towards a more stable future.