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In celebration of World Kidney Day, the Eso Kidney Alive Foundation, Delta State, partnered with the University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, to deliver a meaningful health outreach focused on kidney disease prevention, early detection, and public education.
The collaborative event brought together healthcare professionals, volunteers, and members of the community in a shared mission to raise awareness about kidney health and expand access to life-saving screenings.
Recognizing the importance of collaboration in tackling kidney disease, the Eso Kidney Alive Foundation worked alongside the University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, to create an impactful program that combined medical services with public awareness.
As part of the initiative, the foundation provided essential screening tools and testing kits to support a smooth and effective screening exercise. This contribution helped ensure that participants received quality health checks in a well-organized and accessible environment.
This support helped healthcare teams conduct screenings for over 250 individuals, giving participants the opportunity to assess their health status, identify potential risks, and receive professional guidance.
Kidney disease often develops silently, with little or no symptoms in the early stages. Many people are unaware of the condition until serious complications arise. Early screening is one of the most effective ways to detect warning signs and begin treatment before the disease progresses.
The screening exercise focused on identifying common risk factors such as:
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Poor lifestyle habits
Untreated health conditions
Early detection can lead to better treatment outcomes and help prevent serious complications.
By catching these issues early, individuals can take steps to protect their kidneys and improve their long-term health outcomes.
Beyond the screenings, the event also featured a large public rally aimed at educating the wider community on the importance of kidney health. The rally created visibility, sparked conversations, and encouraged more people to learn about prevention and healthy living.
Participants, volunteers, and supporters joined together to spread messages about:
The importance of regular checkups
Healthy eating habits
Staying hydrated
Avoiding self-medication
Managing blood pressure and blood sugar
Seek medical advice early when symptoms appear
The rally served as a powerful reminder that awareness is one of the strongest tools in the fight against kidney disease.
The success of this World Kidney Day initiative reflects the difference that community partnerships and proactive healthcare can make. For many attendees, the event was their first opportunity to receive kidney-related screening and education in an accessible setting.
For many participants, the event provided valuable information, free access to screening, and a greater understanding of how to protect their kidney health.
By combining free health services with awareness efforts, the Eso Kidney Alive Foundation continues to create real impact where it is needed most.
we encourage individuals, private entities, and public establishments to partner with us by providing any form of support that they can offer.
