Tania V., 6

Tania Valencia is a cheerful 6-year-old girl living at New Jeho Children's Home in Nairobi. She enjoys playing with her friends and watching cartoons. She was admitted to the home a year ago after her sole caregiver lost their job and could no longer provide for her. Since then, the children's home, which depends entirely on donations from well-wishers, has provided her with shelter, education, healthcare, and other basic needs. The home was introduced to Helpster Charity through Rheemah Medical Practitioners and later connected through Helpster volunteer Vincent. Three days before admission, a caregiver at the children's home noticed that Tania had developed repeated vomiting, diarrhoea, and increasing body weakness. Despite initial treatment at a nearby health facility, her condition worsened, prompting referral for further care. After clinical assessment and laboratory investigations, she was diagnosed with rotaviral enteritis and acute gastritis. She was admitted for rehydration, close monitoring, and appropriate medical treatment.

The prognosis for Tania is good, provided she continues to receive appropriate medical follow-up, maintains good hygiene, has access to safe drinking water and adequate nutrition, and receives prompt treatment should similar symptoms recur. Continued family support and regular healthcare monitoring will help promote her full recovery and reduce the risk of future gastrointestinal infections. Rotaviral enteritis with acute gastritis causes vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration in the child. Early treatment promotes recovery and prevents complications. If left untreated, it can lead to severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, shock, and may become life-threatening.