- Request received30.08.2026
- Checked & Confirmed14.09.2026
- FundraisingDone in 26 days and 15 hours
- Treatment providedOngoing01.08.2026
- Invoice paid
- Case closed
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.
Sohana A., 7
In treatmentBangladesh
Digestion system
$120
Thank you for saving this life!
Raised in 26 days and 15 hours
$120/$120
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Saheda Gafur-Ibrahim General HospitalKalaya, Bauphal, Patuakhali, BangladeshHospital contacts
Background
Sohana Akter is a cheerful and active 7-year-old Grade 1 student who was previously well before suddenly developing loose, watery stools and abdominal pain. She lives with her parents, 5-year-old younger sister, and grandmother in a five-member family, while her father, Sohel (35), is the sole earner, working as a rickshaw puller and earning approximately USD 65–73 per month. With this limited income, the family struggles to meet daily household expenses and cannot afford the cost of Sohana’s medical treatment. She was brought to the hospital and diagnosed with acute watery diarrhea with severe dehydration, requiring timely hospital-based treatment, and the family learned about the Helpster Support Program through the hospital team. Without prompt treatment and rehydration, severe dehydration may rapidly progress to electrolyte imbalance, circulatory shock, organ dysfunction, and potentially life-threatening complications.
Medical history
Sohana Akter 07 years old girl. Suddenly she got diarrhoea for few days with abdominal pain. Her mother came to our hospital in 27th july 2026. Doctor diagnosed this case as diarrhoea. Doctor suggests to get admitted to hospital. Doctor and Nurses provide the patient proper treatment and affectionate care. As a result, Sohana Akter comes round from her illness and becomes heathy. At 01st augest 2026, we discharged her. The patient's family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Helpster Charity and the hospital for their timely and effective care.
Prognosis
Hospitalization with proper hydration and supportive therapy is expected to restore Sohana’s fluid and electrolyte balance, improve her weakness and overall condition, and support recovery from acute watery diarrhea. With timely treatment and close monitoring, she is expected to stabilize and gradually return to normal feeding and daily activities. If left untreated, severe dehydration may worsen rapidly, causing electrolyte imbalance, reduced blood circulation, shock, altered consciousness, kidney dysfunction, and other potentially life-threatening complications. Timely treatment is therefore essential to prevent further deterioration and support a safe recovery.
