Light Diabetes Organisation Holds Free Medical Outreach in Igbuzo
By Ike Philip Abiagom
Hundreds of residents of Igbuzo and neighbouring communities in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Light Diabetes Organisation as part of efforts to promote healthy living and address the growing burden of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.
The outreach, held on August 11, 2026, featured a comprehensive health awareness programme aimed at educating participants on preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyles and the effective management of chronic health conditions.
Medical experts and healthcare professionals were on hand to provide 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 personalised health advice from qualified healthcare practitioners.
The initiative attracted a large turnout of residents who took advantage of the opportunity to check 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 raising awareness about diabetes and related health conditions while providing support to vulnerable members of society.
Princess Akindele, who is based in the United Kingdom, expressed delight over the success of the programme, describing the outreach as the fulfilment of a long-held vision to make quality healthcare more accessible to communities.
She explained 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 makes continuous public education, early detection and regular health checks increasingly important.
“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 residents and urged the organisation 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 health education, early detection and access to basic healthcare services.
For many residents, the programme was more than a medical outreach. It was a demonstration of how community-driven initiatives can contribute to public health awareness and improve access to basic healthcare.
