14
Overview
World Kidney Day is a global health awareness campaign jointly organized by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations – World Kidney Alliance (IFKF-WKA). It aims to raise awareness about kidney health, promote prevention strategies, and reduce the impact of kidney disease worldwide.
Theme 2025
The World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee has declared 2025 to be the year of “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”.
Facts
- Kidney disease is a growing global concern, affecting 850 million people worldwide and causing 5 to 11 million deaths annually.
- This burden disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations in lowerincome countries, exacerbating health inequalities.
- With kidney disease being projected to become the 5th leading cause of death in the coming years, it represents a major public health challenge.
- The good news is that timely testing and intervention can not only reduce healthcare costs but, most importantly, save lives.
Facts: World Kidney Day
Recommended readings
- World Kidney Day
- World Kidney Day 2021: Living Well with Kidney Disease
- Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere
- World Kidney Day: Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere
- “Kidney Disease & Obesity. Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys”
- Kidneys & Women’s Health: Include, Value, Empower
- Kidney transplant sees remarkable success rate
- Guideline to Provide Medical Treatment Expenses for for transplant, under kidney dialysis services, cancer patients and spinal injury.
- NCD Detection Campaign Guideline 2081
