Faizah W., 20

Faizah is a 20-year-old woman and the third of eight children. She returned to her parents’ rural home after her husband sent her away. Despite these difficulties, she hopes to regain stability and become more independent. Her father earns approximately KSh 2,500 monthly from farming and selling vegetables. This barely covers the family’s food and basic needs, leaving little for healthcare. They live in a two-room mud house with a cow-dung-smeared floor, no electricity and stream water for domestic use. Faizah developed fatigue, general weakness and unusual paleness, prompting her family to seek medical attention. She was admitted for assessment, investigations and treatment. Her mother struggled to borrow money to settle the hospital bill. On learning of their hardship, the hospital team directed her to the Helpster Charity coordinator, and Faizah was enrolled for support. She remains admitted, receiving medical care and further investigations to establish the cause of her symptoms.

The doctor explained that with prompt and appropriate treatment, the patient has a good chance of stabilising and recovering from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) secondary to moderate anaemia. Treatment aims to control the bleeding, restore circulating blood volume, improve haemoglobin levels, and prevent further complications. Depending on her condition, she may require medication to control bleeding, intravenous fluids, iron supplementation, and blood transfusion if clinically indicated. With proper treatment, monitoring, and follow-up care, she can regain her strength and resume her daily activities while caring for her baby.