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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.

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.

Trizer is a 12-year-old girl and the second-born in a family of three children. She is currently in Grade Seven at a rural junior school. Her father operates a small-scale mitumba (second-hand clothes) business, which provides the family's main source of income. He earns a monthly income of no more than 2,800, which is used to meet the basic needs of the entire family. The family faces several socioeconomic challenges. They share a pit latrine with their neighbours and rely on a community-sponsored water tap to access drinking water. These circumstances reflect the family's limited financial resources and potentially affect their living conditions and overall well-being. Despite these challenges, Trizer has aspirations for her future. She hopes to become a teacher after completing her education. With adequate support, access to educational resources, and improved living conditions, she may have a better opportunity to achieve her dream and contribute positively to her community.

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.

Ibrahim is a three-year-old boy and the youngest of four children. He lives with his parents and siblings in a two-room, mud-walled house without electricity. His mother cooks at a nearby day school, while his father works in a small barber shop. Despite their hard work, their modest earnings make it difficult to meet the family’s basic needs and medical expenses. Three days before seeking care, Ibrahim developed a cough, difficulty breathing, poor appetite, diarrhoea and vomiting. His mother gave him paracetamol syrup available at home, but his condition did not improve. Concerned, she took him to hospital for assessment and treatment. At the facility, she explained that the family could not afford the hospital bill if Ibrahim needed admission. A staff member then informed her about Helpster Charity and the possibility of assistance with his medical expenses.

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.

Meshack is a two-year-old only child who enjoys playing when he is well. He lives with his parents, aunts, uncles and elderly grandparents in a homestead of two houses, each house mud-walled and two rooms each. His father relies on informal work in the village, earning too little to consistently meet the family’s basic needs and Meshack’s medical expenses. Meshack attended a community outreach with his mother, organised by Awasi Catholic Mission Health Centre in partnership with Helpster Charity to connect vulnerable families with treatment support. He appeared thin, tired and weak and had an ongoing fever. Following assessment, Meshack was diagnosed with severe malnutrition requiring immediate medical attention. The outreach team arranged his transfer to the health centre, where he was promptly admitted for treatment and further care. The partnership helped him access urgently needed medical support despite his family’s financial difficulties.

Peter is a two-year-old boy and the firstborn child in his family. His mother sells green vegetables, earning no more than KSh 2,500 per month as the household’s main source of income. Despite her efforts, these earnings are insufficient to consistently cover basic needs and medical expenses. The family lives in a single rented room, shares a pit latrine with neighbours and relies on a community-sponsored borehole for drinking water. Two days before seeking care, Peter developed paleness, dizziness, poor appetite and high fever. His mother was concerned about his condition but could not afford treatment or medication. She took him to Mechimeru Hospital, where she approached the facility in-charge, explained the family’s financial difficulties and requested assistance to help her son receive the care he needed.

Quinzil is the second of three children and a Grade Two pupil at a rural primary school. She enjoys playing with friends and dreams of becoming a teacher. Her father sells second-hand clothes, earning no more than KSh 3,000 monthly to support the household. The family rents a two-room house, shares a pit latrine with neighbours and relies on community-sponsored tap water. While at school, Quinzil suddenly developed difficulty breathing, with rapid breathing, chest pain, wheezing and inward pulling of the chest during breaths. Her teacher contacted her father, who promptly took her to Mechimeru Model Health Centre. At the facility, her father explained that he could not afford treatment. Staff assured him that Helpster Charity would cover Quinzil’s medical care and medication, allowing her to receive timely attention without the family having to pay.

The patient is a 10-year-old girl studying in Class 2 who lives with her parents and two sisters, one of whom is in Class 10 and the younger one in Class 1. Her father is the family’s sole earning member and works as a day labourer, earning approximately USD 65–73 per month, while her mother is a homemaker, making it difficult for the family to cover basic necessities, education costs, and hospital expenses. During a seasonal outbreak in an area where shared toilets and limited access to safe drinking water create hygiene challenges, she developed a high fever and severe cough and was diagnosed with typhoid fever after hospital assessment. With such limited income, her family struggles to afford the treatment she needs. Without timely and appropriate treatment, typhoid fever may cause intestinal bleeding or perforation, severe infection, and potentially life-threatening complications.

The patient is a 17-month-old boy who lives with his parents and six-year-old sister in a modest tin-roofed house with a mud floor. His father works as a woodcutter and earns approximately USD 49 per month, while his mother is a homemaker, leaving the family struggling to meet daily expenses and unable to afford the cost of hospital treatment. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a local contact and sought assistance when the child developed fever, cough, a runny nose, breathing difficulties, and poor feeding; he was diagnosed with severe pneumonia and required hospitalization and close monitoring. At his young age, he depends entirely on his parents for care and is vulnerable to complications from severe respiratory infections. Without timely treatment, his condition could worsen, leading to dangerously low oxygen levels, respiratory failure, and potentially life-threatening complications.

Moshiur Rahman is a 10-year-old Class 4 student who enjoys playing with his classmates and dreams of continuing his education despite his family’s difficult circumstances. After his father passed away in 2023, he began living with his mother, younger brother, and grandparents, while his maternal uncle works as a carpenter and earns approximately USD 57 per month to support the six-member household living in a modest tin-roofed house with a mud floor. The family cannot afford the necessary medical expenses because their limited income must cover the basic needs of all family members. They learned about Helpster Charity through a previous beneficiary and sought assistance after the boy sustained a left ulna fracture from a fall at school, with persistent pain and swelling despite initial treatment at a local pharmacy. Without appropriate treatment, the fracture may heal improperly, causing persistent pain, restricted arm movement, and long-term functional impairment.

A 7-month-old baby boy depends entirely on his family for care and protection. His father works as an agricultural day labourer, earning approximately USD 57 per month, while his mother is a housewife; the family of six, including the baby’s elder brother, elder sister, and elderly grandmother, lives in a small tin-shade house with a mud floor and struggles to afford basic necessities and medical expenses. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a government hospital staff member and sought assistance after the baby experienced fever, cold, cough, and breathing difficulties for one month; he was diagnosed with pneumonia. With such limited resources, his family cannot afford the necessary treatment. Without timely medical care, his condition may worsen, leading to dangerously low oxygen levels, respiratory failure, and potentially life-threatening complications.

A 6-year-old girl lives with her parents and 2-year-old sister in a family of four. Her father works as an agricultural day laborer, earning only approximately USD 41 per month, while her mother cares for the children, leaving the family unable to afford the cost of hospital treatment. After five days of fever, cough, and cold followed by two days of breathing difficulty, the child was diagnosed with severe pneumonia and required hospital admission and medical treatment. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Masud Rana and sought assistance to obtain the care she urgently needs. Without timely treatment, her breathing difficulties may worsen, potentially leading to respiratory failure, sepsis, and other life-threatening complications.

A 14-year-old boy lives with his parents and 18-year-old brother in a family facing significant financial hardship. His father is a stroke patient and unable to serve as the family’s main earner, while his elder brother works at a workshop earning approximately USD 65 per month, which is insufficient to cover household needs and urgent medical expenses. After five days of fever and body aches, followed by headache and vomiting, the boy was admitted to Narayanganj Poly Clinic General Hospital on 25 September 2026 and diagnosed with dengue fever with warning signs. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Masud Rana and sought assistance to ensure he received urgent treatment and close monitoring. Without timely medical care, his condition could progress to severe dengue, internal bleeding, shock, organ damage, and potentially death.

A 1-month-old infant lives with her parents and grandparents in a five-member household. Her father works as a cook, earning approximately USD 65 per month, while her mother is only 20 years old, and the family struggles to cover basic living expenses and the cost of urgent medical care. The baby developed cough and cold for seven days, followed by fever and breathing difficulties, and was diagnosed with severe pneumonia on 24 September 2026, with an elevated respiratory rate and low oxygen saturation of 90%. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Masud Rana and sought assistance to secure the treatment their infant urgently needs. Without prompt medical care, her condition could deteriorate rapidly, leading to severe oxygen deprivation, respiratory failure, sepsis, and potentially death

The patient is a 10-month-old boy living with his parents and grandparents in a five-member family in a modest tin-roofed house with a mud floor. His father works as a fisherman and earns approximately USD 41 per month, while his mother is a homemaker, leaving the family with limited resources to cover basic needs and the cost of urgent medical treatment. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a neighbour and sought assistance when the child developed a high fever, cough, rash, severe breathing difficulties, and poor feeding; he was diagnosed with severe pneumonia and measles. At such a young age, he depends entirely on his family for care and is particularly vulnerable to serious complications. Without timely treatment, he could develop worsening respiratory distress, dangerously low oxygen levels, dehydration, and potentially life-threatening complications.

The patient is a 6-year-old Grade 1 student who was previously playful and active and lives with her parents, elder brother, and grandparents in a six-member household. Her father is the sole earning member and works as a day labourer, earning approximately USD 65–73 per month, while her mother is a homemaker, making it difficult for the family to cover daily necessities, education costs, and hospital expenses. After developing fever, a runny nose, rapid breathing, chest indrawing, and shortness of breath for five days, she was taken to Saheda Gafur Ibrahim General Hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia and admitted for treatment. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a volunteer but cannot afford the necessary medical care on their limited income. Without timely treatment, pneumonia may worsen and lead to dangerously low oxygen levels, respiratory failure, and potentially life-threatening complications

A 5-year-old girl who is not yet attending school depends on her family for care and support. She lives with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents in a seven-member household; her father works as a day labourer, earning approximately USD 65–73 per month, while her mother is a homemaker, making it difficult to cover basic needs and medical expenses. After developing high-grade fever and severe cough for five days, she was taken to Saheda Gafur Ibrahim General Hospital, where investigations led to a diagnosis of typhoid fever and hospital admission. The family’s limited income makes it difficult to afford the necessary treatment, so they require assistance through the Helpster Support Program. Without timely treatment, typhoid fever may worsen and lead to severe dehydration, intestinal complications, bloodstream infection, and potentially life-threatening consequences.

The patient is a 9-year-old Grade 3 student who lives with her parents and grandparents in a five-member family. Her father is the sole earning member and works as a day labourer, earning approximately USD 73–82 per month, while her mother is a homemaker; their limited income makes it difficult to cover household necessities and hospital expenses for their daughter. After developing a high-grade fever and severe cough lasting six days, she was taken to a hospital, where investigations led to a diagnosis of typhoid fever and hospital admission was advised. The family is struggling to afford the treatment she needs without compromising their other basic needs. Without timely and appropriate treatment, typhoid fever may lead to intestinal bleeding or perforation, severe infection, and other potentially life-threatening complications, making medical support essential for her recovery.

The patient is a 10-year-old boy studying in Class 2 who lives with his parents, younger sister, and grandparents in a six-member household. His father works as a rickshaw driver and earns approximately USD 65–73 per month, while his mother is a homemaker, leaving the family struggling to cover daily necessities and medical expenses for their children and elderly parents. After developing a high fever, severe body aches, and cough, the child was taken to hospital, where investigations led to a diagnosis of typhoid fever, a bacterial infection endemic in the surrounding area. Due to their limited income, the family cannot afford the necessary hospital treatment without financial assistance. Without timely and appropriate treatment, typhoid fever may cause intestinal bleeding or perforation, severe systemic infection, and other potentially life-threatening complications.

A 10-year-old boy lives with his parents in a small family that depends on his father’s income as a van driver, earning approximately USD 57 per month. His mother is a homemaker, and the family struggles to meet daily living expenses while also trying to afford the medical care their son urgently needs. They learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Masud Rana and sought assistance after the boy developed a persistent cough and cold for 10 days, followed by three days of breathing difficulty; he was diagnosed with acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma, with dangerously low oxygen saturation of 82%. Without timely treatment and close monitoring, his breathing may deteriorate further, leading to severe oxygen deprivation, respiratory failure, and potentially life-threatening complications.

Maisha is a 14-month-old girl who lives with her parents and depends on them for care and support despite the family’s difficult circumstances. Her father is the sole earner and works as a day labourer, earning approximately USD 41 per month, while her mother is a homemaker; the family has no permanent home and lives in another person’s house in exchange for caring for the property. They learned about Helpster Charity through Redwan Hussen Shiplu and sought assistance when Maisha developed severe pneumonia with high fever, respiratory distress, and reduced oxygen levels. Her examination showed a temperature of 102°F, oxygen saturation of 94%, rapid pulse, and crepitations in both lungs, requiring hospital-based treatment and close monitoring. Without timely treatment, severe pneumonia could worsen rapidly, leading to severe respiratory distress, dangerously low oxygen levels, respiratory failure, and other potentially life-threatening complications.

A 15-month-old baby girl depends entirely on her parents for care and protection. Her father works as an auto-van driver and earns approximately USD 57 per month, while her mother is a housewife; the family of three lives in a small tin-shade house with a mud floor and struggles to afford basic necessities and medical expenses. They learned about Helpster Charity through a government hospital staff member and sought assistance after the baby developed fever for 10 days, accompanied by cough, cold, and breathing difficulties; she was diagnosed with pneumonia. Without timely treatment, her condition may worsen, leading to dangerously low oxygen levels, respiratory failure, and potentially life-threatening complications.

Baby Maureen Twin 1 is the first-born of premature twin boys. He lives with his mother, twin brother, and extended family in his grandmother’s two-room mud-walled house. His mother recently completed Form Four but could not proceed to college because of financial constraints. The household depends mainly on the grandmother’s irregular casual work. “Baby Maureen Twin 1” was used temporarily because both infants required urgent admission before they were formally named. Their mother suspected she was pregnant after experiencing vomiting and missed periods. At six months, her spouse abandoned her and stopped communicating. With no income, she sought refuge with her aunt, who encouraged her to attend antenatal care. She completed three ANC visits, walking to the facility each time. While helping her aunt one day, she developed sudden abdominal pain and was rushed to a nearby facility. She delivered the first twin vaginally, but the second baby delayed and was found to be in distress and required an emergency Caesarean section. Both premature twins were referred to Siaya County Referral Hospital for specialized newborn care.

Veroline is a six-year-old nursery pupil who enjoys playing with children her age and interacting with adults. She lives with her mother and extended family, including nephews. Her mother gave birth while still in school and subsequently dropped out. When Veroline was one year old, she sought domestic work to help the family provide for her daughter. Despite her efforts, the family struggles to afford basic needs, sometimes missing meals, and cannot meet medical expenses. Veroline was seen during a medical outreach organised by the facility. She appeared unwell, with a skin infection affecting mainly her scalp, alongside tiredness. Following assessment and investigations, she was diagnosed with pneumonia and required admission. During the outreach, her mother learned about Helpster Charity. Unable to afford the treatment, she requested assistance, and Veroline was accepted for support to receive the care she needed.

Jakariya Hasan is a 4½-year-old boy who is not yet attending school and has been suffering from fever for 7 days, along with cold, cough, breathing difficulty, and abdominal pain. His father, Solim Uddin, 50, works as an agricultural day labourer and is the sole earner, earning approximately USD 57 per month, while his mother is a homemaker; the family of six also includes Jakariya’s two elder sisters and elderly grandmother. They live in a small tin-shade house with a mud floor, and the father’s limited income is barely enough for daily necessities, leaving the family unable to afford the cost of Jakariya’s medical treatment. They learned about Helpster Charity through a staff member of Life Care Hospital and sought support after Jakariya was diagnosed with typhoid fever and a urinary tract infection (UTI). Without timely treatment, the infection could worsen and spread to the bloodstream or kidneys, potentially causing severe illness and other serious complications.

Musfika Akter is a 45-day-old baby girl who developed cough, cold, and breathing difficulty and was diagnosed with severe pneumonia associated with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and congenital cyanotic heart disease, with oxygen saturation of only 82%. Her father, Mohammad Sumon (28), works as a rickshaw driver and earns approximately BDT 7,000 (around USD 57) per month, while her mother, Sharmin Akter (26), is a homemaker and the family also supports their school-going daughter and elderly parents. Their limited income makes it difficult to afford Musfika’s urgent hospitalization, medicines, investigations, and supportive care. The family learned about Helpster Charity through volunteer Masud Rana and sought assistance for her treatment. Without timely treatment, severe pneumonia combined with her underlying cyanotic heart disease and very low oxygen level may rapidly worsen, leading to severe hypoxia, respiratory failure, cardiac complications, and potentially death.

Rowzatul Zannat is a 15-month-old girl who developed fever, cold, cough, and breathing difficulties for seven days and was diagnosed with typhoid fever after medical evaluation. Her father, Rubel Pramanik (22), works as an agricultural day labourer and is the family’s sole earner, earning approximately BDT 7,000 (around USD 57) per month, while her mother is a homemaker and her elderly grandparents also depend on the family. Their previous home and land were lost to river erosion, and they now live in a tin-shade house on land provided by another person, leaving the family unable to afford Rowzatul’s medical treatment while meeting basic needs. The family learned about Helpster Charity through a previous Helpster patient and sought assistance for her treatment. Without timely treatment, typhoid can worsen and cause severe infection, dehydration, intestinal complications, and other potentially life-threatening conditions.

Fatima is an eight-year-old girl and the firstborn child in her family. She lives with her parents in a two room home in Gashua. A bright and determined girl, Fatima dreams of becoming a teacher so she can educate and inspire other children. Her parents are small-scale guinea corn farmers who earn about ₦20,000, which is barely enough to meet the family’s basic needs and makes unexpected medical expenses difficult to afford. Fatima became seriously ill after developing severe malaria complicated by gastritis. She experienced fever, marked weakness, poor appetite, and general discomfort, along with stomach-related symptoms. Because severe malaria can worsen rapidly, she required urgent hospital care, appropriate antimalarial treatment, and close monitoring. With Helpster’s support, Fatima received the treatment she needed and is now on the path to recovery, bringing her closer to her dream of becoming a teacher.