By : Ike Philip Abiagom-Newsbreeze
Hundreds of residents of Igbuzo and neighbouring communities in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have benefited from a free medical outreach organized by the Light Diabetes Organisation as part of efforts to promote healthy living and tackle the growing burden of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.
The outreach, held on August 11, 2026, featured a comprehensive health awareness programme designed to educate participants on preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyles, and effective management of chronic health conditions. Medical experts and healthcare professionals were on hand to provide vital health information, counselling, and guidance to members of the public.
As part of the exercise, beneficiaries received free diabetes screening, blood pressure checks, medical consultations, and personalized health advice from qualified healthcare practitioners. The initiative attracted a large turnout of residents who seized the opportunity to know their health status and receive professional medical attention at no cost.
Speaking with Newsbreeze, the Co-Founder of the organisation, Princess (Mrs.) Tonia Nkem Akindele (née Eluemelu), said the annual outreach forms part of the organisation’s commitment to giving back to society and improving public health awareness.
According to her, the Light Diabetes Organisation remains dedicated to creating awareness about diabetes and related health conditions while providing support for vulnerable members of society.
Princess Akindele, who is based in the United Kingdom, expressed delight over the success of the programme, describing it as the fulfillment of a long-held vision to make quality healthcare more accessible to communities. She noted that she and her husband, Prince James Oludare Akindele, who is also a Co-Founder of the organisation, are driven by a passion for touching lives and bringing hope to people through impactful healthcare interventions.
She stressed that the increasing prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases underscores the need for continuous public education, early detection, and regular health checks.
“Awareness and early diagnosis remain critical in the fight against diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Our goal is to help people understand the importance of preventive healthcare and empower them to make healthier lifestyle choices, she said.
Many participants expressed gratitude to the organisers, describing the outreach as timely, impactful, and potentially life-saving. They commended the Light Diabetes Organisation for bringing essential healthcare services closer to the people and urged the group to sustain the initiative.
The successful outreach further reinforced the organisation’s mission of promoting healthier communities and improving the quality of life of individuals through education, early detection, and access to basic healthcare services.
For many residents, the programme was more than a medical outreach—it was a beacon of hope, demonstrating the power of community-driven initiatives in advancing public health and wellness.
