Your kidneys don’t make noise when something is wrong.You can feel completely fine and still have a problem starting. That’s what makes kidney health easy to overlook. Your kidneys filter your blood, remove waste, and help keep your body balanced. They do this every day, without asking for attention. But when they begin to struggle, […]
Your Kidneys Work Quietly. That’s Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them Read More »
As part of our World Kidney Day 2026 activities, the Atim Ekanem Foundation visited the Kidney Dialysis Centre at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anua, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It was not a difficult visit to arrange. But it was a meaningful one. Walking through a dialysis center puts everything in perspective. You see patients, real
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Every year, World Kidney Day reminds us that kidney disease is one of the most overlooked health challenges in our communities. In Nigeria, many people only discover they have a kidney problem when it is already at an advanced stage — when the damage is harder to reverse and treatment is more difficult. This year,
We Took Kidney Health to the Streets of Uyo — Here’s What Happened Read More »
On March 13, 2025, the Atim Ekanem Foundation (AEF) championed kidney health through a dedicated awareness walk across Ikot Ekpene and Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. This walk was part of our unwavering commitment to raising awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and promoting early detection. Why We Walked CKD continues to claim lives
World Kidney Day 2025: Stepping Forward for Kidney Health Read More »
The countdown to World Kidney Day 2025 has begun, and at Atim Ekanem Foundation, we are taking bold steps to ensure that kidney health awareness reaches every corner of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Kidney disease remains a silent threat, affecting millions worldwide. Many people are unaware of the risks, symptoms, and preventive measures—until it’s too
At Atim Ekanem Foundation, we believe that healthcare should never be a privilege—it should be a right. Too many people suffer in silence from preventable diseases, simply because they lack access to basic medical care. That’s why we do what we do. Recently, we took our mission to NWUT USIONG ITAM, Itu LGA, Akwa Ibom
Hope, Health, and Healing: Our Impact in NWUT USIONG ITAM Read More »
At Atim Ekanem Foundation, we are committed to saving lives through kidney health awareness and education. Many communities in Nigeria lack access to vital health information, which puts them at risk for preventable diseases like chronic kidney disease (CKD). In line with our mission, our team of dedicated volunteers and healthcare advocates recently visited Nung
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On December 18th, 2024, the streets of Uyo came alive as the Atim Ekanem Foundation organized the much-anticipated Kidney Walk 2024. This impactful event brought together individuals, families, and communities to raise awareness about kidney health and the importance of early detection and prevention of kidney diseases. The walk kicked off at Stadium Road, Uyo,
Kidney Walk 2024: A Step Towards Awareness and Better Health Read More »
At Atim Ekanem Foundation, 2024 was a year filled with impactful moments as we extended our mission of kidney health awareness to communities across Akwa Ibom State. With the increasing need for education and early intervention in preventing kidney diseases, our outreach initiatives focused on creating awareness, sharing preventive measures, and fostering health-conscious habits. A
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