SATURDAY March 15, 2025 |TheNewsDESK
The streets of Ikot Ekpene and Uyo, in Akwa Ibom state came alive with hope and rhythm as the Atim Ekanem Foundation marked World Kidney Day 2025 with an inspiring campaign.
Tagged, “Are Your Kidneys Okay?” the Foundation launched an aggressive enlightenment drive to combat kidney-related diseases, a growing health challenge in Nigeria and beyond.
The day kicked off early in Ikot Ekpene, where the foundation’s team engaged men, women, and youth, sharing vital information about kidney health.
Justifying the need for the initiative, Mrs. Etido Kretschmer, the founder of the Atim Ekanem Foundation, emphasised the urgency of their mission thus, “I established this team to create awareness of the dangers of kidney-related diseases that have killed many people in Nigeria, especially in African rural communities.
“Kidney health is becoming a serious challenge, and we’re using this medium to let people know it’s something to take seriously.”
From Ikot Ekpene, the campaign hit the road, winding through Abak Road and Aka Road before landing at the iconic Ibom Plaza in Uyo.
There, the scene was electric—volunteers handed out flyers, offered free counseling, and danced their way into the hearts of onlookers.
“We’re the voice to the voiceless,” Mrs. Kretschmer declared. “We’ve been able to help people, settle bills for those with kidney problems in urban and rural areas, and provide free medical screenings across the state. The Atim Ekanem Foundation has been here for years, and we’re not stopping now.”
She added: “The kidney is a delicate organ. It filters dirt from your blood, turning it into urine. If it stops working, waste builds up, and that’s why checkups are critical. We’re here to make sure everyone knows that.”
The response was overwhelming. “When we go to urban and rural areas, the villagers come in numbers,” she shared.
“Literacy can be a challenge—some say, ‘What I don’t know won’t kill me’—but they’re excited, and we’re impressed by their turnout.”
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