Rosyline N., 1

Roseline is an 11-month-old baby and the fourth born in a family of four children. The family survives on her father's income as a boda boda rider, earning about KSh 3,000 per month, which is insufficient to meet their basic needs. Despite these hardships, Roseline is a cheerful, playful baby who enjoys crawling, babbling, clapping, and interacting with her parents and siblings. Her parents hope she will grow up healthy, attend school, and have a brighter future. Two days before admission, she developed a high fever, persistent diarrhoea, repeated vomiting, cough, poor feeding, and became unusually weak and less playful. Her father bought pain medication from a nearby chemist, but her condition continued to worsen. They first sought care at Miendo Dispensary, where they were referred to Bokoli Sub-County Hospital because essential medicines were unavailable. A nurse informed the family about Helpster Charity, which assists needy children with treatment costs. At Bokoli, investigations confirmed gastroenteritis and severe dehydration, and Roseline was admitted for close monitoring and treatment.

Roseline was admitted with severe dehydration secondary to gastroenteritis, a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. She was started on intravenous fluids to restore hydration, electrolyte replacement, and appropriate medications while being closely monitored for improvement. Following treatment, her hydration status has gradually improved, vomiting and diarrhoea are reducing, and she is tolerating feeds better. With continued inpatient care, good nutrition, and completion of treatment, the prognosis is favourable, and she is expected to make a full recovery without long-term complications.