By Asaye Bankole
Healthopedia Homecare Limited has received the Outstanding Provider of Elderly and Palliative Care Services Award at the D Chronicle Media Ventures 13th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Ceremony held at the OSDPC Multipurpose Event Hall, Ijapo Estate, Akure, Ondo State recently.
The award recognises the organisation’s contributions to humanity through the provision of professional, compassionate and quality healthcare services, particularly for elderly people, vulnerable individuals and patients requiring specialised care.
Speaking during an interview with D Chronicle Media Ventures after receiving the award, the founder, Dr. Akinya-Obi Chika Esther, expressed profound gratitude, describing the recognition as an unexpected but deeply encouraging honour.
She said she never imagined that her efforts and contributions to humanity, especially her commitment to improving healthcare services for elderly people, were being closely observed and appreciated.
Dr. Akinya-Obi expressed appreciation to D Chronicle Media Ventures for recognising her work among millions of compassionate individuals making positive contributions to society.
She noted that the recognition would further encourage her to remain committed to providing quality healthcare, promoting dignity in elderly care and extending professional support to people who need it most.
Dr. Akinya-Obi is a licensed nurse, midwife, mental health practitioner and public health nurse whose professional experience spans clinical practice, healthcare entrepreneurship, public health education and caregiver development.
Through Healthopedia Homecare Limited, Healthopedia CareHome and Suites, and Healthopedia Care Academy, she has established an integrated healthcare system offering home-based care, residential elderly care and professional caregiver training.
The organisation’s services include professional caregiving, laboratory services, dental care and pharmaceutical delivery, bringing essential healthcare support closer to individuals and families.
Its Care Homes provide supportive environments for elderly people and others requiring consistent assistance, while the Care Academy equips aspiring caregivers with practical skills for professional opportunities locally and internationally.
Beyond healthcare delivery, Dr. Akinya-Obi is also involved in public health education and advocacy, promoting medical awareness and evidence-based healthcare practices through platforms such as Nurse Avril TV.
The D Chronicle Media Ventures 13th Anniversary celebration was themed “Agenda 2027: Leadership, Accountability, Progress.” The event brought together government representatives, traditional rulers, media professionals and other distinguished personalities to celebrate individuals and organisations making positive contributions to society.
The recognition of Healthopedia Homecare Limited highlights the importance of professional elderly care and the growing need for compassionate healthcare services that place human dignity, safety and wellbeing at the centre of service delivery.
For Dr. Akinya-Obi, the award represents not only recognition of past efforts but also renewed encouragement to continue her mission of serving humanity through quality healthcare, guided by her enduring principles of Faith, Purpose and Service.
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