Diana Edward Lukumai, Miss World Tanzania 2016 and currently the face of Miss Talent

Global 2022 accompanied Dr Fred Koske, a patient seeking specialised treatment in

Mumbai, India. She speaks to us about her one month stay abroad

"My name is Diana Edward Lukumai the Miss World Tanzania 2016. I am also the reigning

Miss Talent Global (MTG) 2022 and the brand ambassador at Viva Serenity, a medical tourism

Company affiliated to MTG.

My journey started on 30th May, 2022 when I arrived in Kenya from my home country, Tanzania.

I was warmly received at the airport by Sheila Nabaya, a former Miss Tourism who gave me a tour

of the beautiful city of Nairobi.

The 1st of April was a great day as it marked my unveiling party as I was crowned Miss Talent Global.

It was also a very special day for Dr Fred Koske who was leaving for Mumbai, India for advanced

treatment. It also served as a farewell party for Dr Koske. My first assignment was to accompany

him to Mumbai as he sought treatment. This was under the 'beauty for a cause' arm of Miss Talent

Global.

The day was packed with exciting events that were streamed live on the various Miss Talent Global

social media platforms. There were a lot of talent showcasing, which included activities like; swimming,

singing, poetry, drawing as well as dancing. The MTG Band was also on standby to entertain the guests.

The event was also graced by former and reigning beauty queens and the reigning Mr University Kenya.

Dr Koske and his team of nurses and staff from Viva and Precise Healthcare were also present.

After a sumptuous lunch, we headed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport escorted by Dr Koske's

family, the reigning Mr and Miss University Kenya, former Miss Tourism, and other well-wishers. The

three of us, Dr Koske, his accompanying nurse, Lydia and I arrived safely the next day and were

received by a team from the hospital who took us directly there.

My assignment included accompanying the patient to hospital and encouraging him and also meeting

other beauty queens in addition to viewing beautiful Mumbai. About three days after we arrived,

Dr Koske underwent Stem Cell Therapy. Shortly thereafter, his therapy sessions commenced. His doctor,

Dr Alok Sharma advised him that he needed therapy every day for a period of six hours, six days a week

for six months for him to reap optimal benefit from the Stem Cell Treatment.

Since we had not raised enough money for Dr Koske's treatment by the time we left for India,

we continued with online fundraisers to assist him go through the rehabilitative treatment to

enable him gain functionality of his body. As Dr Koske continued with his therapy sessions, we

started noting some progress, like writing on his own for the first time since he suffered the

spinal injury. We would share these videos with our social media audience to push for more funds

to help him continue therapy as it was slowly gaining fruit.

When I wasn't keeping the patient company, I would take time off to visit. A memorable place we

visited in the city of Mumbai was the Gateway of India, which is an arch monument built in the

early 20th Century. It was erected to commemorate the landing of King.

To enhance brand visibility, I always wore a sash labelled, Miss Talent Global and a crown. This

attracted the attention of the different people I encountered with a good number requesting

to take pictures with me, effortlessly pushing one of my goals -  global recognition. We also got an

opportunity to visit the Mumbai Beauty Expo where we were lucky to get a VIP pass.

To get a better picture of how Dr Koske was doing, I interviewed his doctor, Dr Sharma who was

gracious enough to accommodate me with my videographer. He ran us through the historical

background of Neurogen Institute and explained to us about the services they offered. He also

told us about Dr Koske's progress.  I also got the chance to meet Manya Sigh, an Indian beauty

queen and we discussed possible prospects of working together.

After a month in India, it was time to come back home to Africa. I bid Dr Koske farewell and

wished him the best as he continued with his therapy sessions in India. I arrived to Nairobi to a

grand welcome."