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  1. Request received22/10/2025
  2. Checked & Confirmed29/10/2025
  3. Fundraising06/02/2026
  4. Treatment provided22/10/2025
  5. Invoice paid10/02/2026
  6. Case closed11/06/2026

Why is treatment done earlier than admission?

Sometimes, when a case is urgent and vital, hospitals may proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalization 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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Ruth C., 1

Report published
Health Problem

Infections

Poverty Rating

128

Required Amount

$215

Thank you for saving this life!

$215/$215

100%

Mt Elgon Subcounty Hospital

Kapsokwony-Kimilili road

Background

Ruth is the third-born in a family of seven. Her parents both work as casual laborers, earning at most Ksh 100 per day, which is barely enough to provide even one meal for the family. They live in a rural area where they rely on stream water for domestic use and share a pit latrine with their neighbors. Ruth was brought to the health facility by her mother with complaints of convulsions, difficulty in breathing, persistent vomiting, and snoring. After examination and laboratory tests, she was diagnosed with severe pneumonia. She was admitted for further evaluation, treatment, and management.

Medical history

The child was brought to the hospital by her mother with complications of; 1 episode of convulsion, difficulty in breathing, vomiting everything and snoring. She went through laboratory tests and examinations and diagnosed with severe pneumonia. She admitted and treatment and management started immediately. She was given: i.v xpen, i.v genta,i.v hydrocortisone,i.v ringers lactate,i.v 5% d among other drugs for treatment and management. She heard about helpster charity from his Neighbour who was assisted one time, the child's father seeks help from helpster charity because he has been going through a lot of hardship when trying to raise hospital bills. The mother had gone home to take care of other children and to look for food for them while the father is taking care for the sick child in the hospital. After a while the child recovered and discharged on a stable condition.

Outcome

With timely admission and appropriate treatment for severe pneumonia, Ruth’s condition has significantly improved. Her breathing has stabilized, the fever has subsided, and she is no longer experiencing convulsions or vomiting. Continued monitoring and adherence to medical advice will be important to ensure full recovery and prevent recurrence. Her overall prognosis is good.