Boaz O., 2

Boaz Omondi is a 2-year-old boy residing at a Children’s Home. He enjoys playing with toy cars and interacting with other children. He was admitted to the orphanage due to neglect, as his mother struggled with alcoholism and no other relative is known. The orphanage came to know of Helpster through a site visit conducted by Tionycare Hospital together with Helpster’s volunteer, Vincent. Boaz remained well until about a week ago, when he developed vomiting and diarrhea. The diarrhea was frequent, watery, and foul-smelling, accompanied by intermittent vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, and poor appetite.

Boaz Omondi, a 2-year-old boy, was brought to the hospital by his guardian after developing persistent diarrhea, frequent vomiting, high fever, and noticeable rashes on his scalp. Upon examination, he was diagnosed with gastroenteritis with severe dehydration and septicemia, a serious condition that required immediate intervention. He was started on Hartman’s solution to quickly restore lost fluids and stabilize his condition. To manage the infection and prevent further complications, doctors administered a combination of powerful antibiotics, including ceftriaxone, metronidazole, and gentamycin. Ondansetron was given to control his vomiting, and zinc sulphate was added to support gut healing. For the scalp rashes, clotrimazole cream was applied, and albendazole was used to address any possible parasitic cause. The first 48 hours were critical, but Boaz gradually began to improve—his fever came down, vomiting stopped, and he started accepting fluids and food. With continued care and close monitoring, he fully recovered and was discharged home, healthy and smiling again, much to the relief and joy of his guardian.

The patients was diagnosed with gastroenteritis with severe dehydration and septicemia. He was treated with antibiotics, ondansetron, zinc suphate and fluids. His prognosis is now much better and he is steadily recovering.