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On a busy market day at Ekiosa Market in Benin City, Edo State, the usual hustle got a healthy pause. Eso Kidney Alive was on ground with one mission: put kidney health at the center of everyday conversations.
From traders and shoppers to commercial drivers and market women, hundreds of people stopped by the Eso Kidney Alive booth to learn, ask questions, and get free basic kidney health checks.
Our outreaches focused on making kidney health information accessible to everyday people in a simple and impactful way.
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Markets are the heartbeat of Benin City. Ekiosa Market sees thousands of people daily — the same people who often don’t have time to visit hospitals until symptoms show up.
Eso Kidney Alive believes that awareness works best where people already are. Taking the campaign to Ekiosa meant meeting people in their daily space, in language they understand, with information they can actually use.
Dialysis demands time, energy, and sacrifice. For Esohe, it meant pausing the two things she loved most: teaching and music.
The Eso Kidney Alive team turned health education into a community conversation:
Free Health Talks
Our health educators broke down kidney disease in simple terms. Key messages:
- Know your risk: diabetes, hypertension, and frequent use of painkillers are major causes
- Early signs are easy to miss: swelling, fatigue, changes in urination
- Prevention is possible: drink water, eat less salt, exercise, and do regular checkups
Free Basic Screenings
Volunteers offered blood pressure checks and counseling. People with elevated readings were advised on next steps and referred to partner clinics for further testing.
Q&A and Myth-Busting
"Does herbal tea damage the kidney?" "Can I still eat beans if I have kidney issues?"
The team addressed common myths and gave practical, affordable tips for protecting kidney health on a market budget.
Distribution of Educational Materials
Flyers and tips in English and Pidgin helped people take the message home to their families.
Voices from Ekiosa
One trader told us: "I never knew that taking painkillers every day could hurt my kidney. From today, I go reduce am."
Another shopper said: "Thank you for coming here. Hospital too far, but now I know what to watch for."That’s the goal — knowledge that sticks and actions that save lives.
Kidney disease is silent, but it doesn’t have to be deadly. Through campaigns like this in Ekiosa Market, Eso Kidney Alive is working to:
- Increase early detection
- Reduce late-stage kidney failure
- Empower communities with prevention tool
We’re grateful to the Ekiosa Market leaders, traders’ association, and volunteers who welcomed us and made the outreach possible.
Check regularly: Know your blood pressure and blood sugar
Hydrate: 6-8 glasses of water daily
Limit salt and painkillers: Don’t self-medicate
Eat fresh: More fruits, vegetables, less processed food
See a doctor: If you have diabetes or hypertension, get yearly kidney function tests
Eso Kidney Alive — Because Every Kidney Matters
Want to bring the Eso Kidney Alive awareness campaign to your market, church, or community in Benin City? Send us a message or call us. Let’s keep spreading the message, one community at a time.
You can be part of the change. Support our mission by volunteering, partnering with us, or helping spread awareness in your own community.
we encourage individuals, private entities, and public establishments to partner with us by providing any form of support that they can offer.
