Joseph N., 14

Joseph Ngugi is a cheerful 14-year-old boy living at Jeho Children's Home in Pipeline, Nairobi. An orphan, he was rescued from the streets by Nairobi City officers at the age of 10 after being found without a caregiver. Since joining the children's home, he has received a safe environment, education, and the opportunity to rebuild his future. Joseph enjoys drama, listening to music, and dreams of becoming a pilot. The home relies entirely on donations from well-wishers to provide food, shelter, healthcare, and education. Through partnerships with Rheemah Medical Practitioners and Helpster Charity, children like Joseph have been able to access essential medical care. One week before admission, Joseph developed a rapid heartbeat, severe headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, persistent heartburn, and blood-stained stool. A caregiver from the children's home took him to Rheemah Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a bacterial infection, iron deficiency anaemia, gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease. He was admitted for treatment, close monitoring, and has responded well to medical care.

Following medical assessment, Joseph was diagnosed with bacterial infection, iron deficiency anemia, gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease. He received appropriate medical treatment and supportive care during his admission, with good response and improvement in his symptoms. Joseph is responding well to treatment and is clinically stable, with improved appetite, reduced discomfort, and increased energy levels. His prognosis is good, provided he continues with the prescribed medications, maintains a balanced diet, receives adequate rest, and attends follow-up care as advised.