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The ISN and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing a long-term collaboration to strengthen global action on diabetes-related kidney disease. 

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, and together these conditions affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Recognizing their shared risk factors and growing global burden, the ISN and the IDF will work more closely across advocacy, education, scientific exchange, and public awareness to strengthen prevention, early detection, and care. This agreement marks an important step toward coordinated action on closely linked conditions, reflecting a shared commitment to reduce disease progression and premature mortality worldwide. 

ISN President Marcello Tonelli stated: “Diabetes-related kidney disease is a major and growing global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. We are delighted with this agreement, which strengthens our ongoing partnership with the IDF and will help the ISN to achieve its mission of ensuring that everyone, everywhere has equitable access to kidney health.” 

As part of the agreement, the ISN and the IDF will collaborate on coordinated engagement for World Kidney Day and World Diabetes Day. The organizations also plan joint webinars, training initiatives, and scientific sessions at major congresses and global health events. 

IDF President Peter Schwarz commented, “Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease, yet this complication is too often detected late. By strengthening our collaboration with the ISN, we can help elevate kidney health within the global diabetes agenda and support more integrated approaches to care to improve the lives of people with diabetes.”   

Through this partnership, the ISN and the IDF aim to strengthen global awareness of the link between diabetes and kidney disease, working together to improve outcomes for people worldwide.