The ISN works closely with its global network of stakeholders, working groups, and partner societies to develop essential, data-driven resources that support kidney health advocacy and policymaking.
Below you’ll find a selection of open-access tools and publications to strengthen your advocacy efforts across different aspects of kidney care.
Kidney disease and the global health agenda: ISN’s long-term implementation strategy to translate global commitments into tangible, country-level action for kidney health.
ISN Manifesto (February 2025): A policy document presenting ISN’s key advocacy messages and actionable recommendations for UN Member States and policymakers at national, regional, and local levels.
10 recommendations for global kidney health: A concise set of policy recommendations to help reduce the global burden of kidney disease and strengthen health system responses.
ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas: Based on the WHO’s Universal Health Coverage Framework, the GKHA gathers data since 2017 from more than 160 countries to provide insights into kidney care infrastructure, workforce, and service capacity worldwide.
ISN Dialysis Framework: Developed to guide policymakers and health authorities, this framework outlines key requirements and operational considerations for establishing or expanding dialysis programs in resource-limited settings. Also available in French.
ISN Toolkits: Over 10 open-source implementation toolkits covering a wide spectrum of kidney care topics — from rare kidney diseases and clinical registries to CKD early detection and treatment optimization.
Are your kidneys healthy? Quiz: A one-minute self-assessment tool designed to raise awareness of kidney health and encourage early detection and prevention.
GREEN-K initiative: A global collaboration advocating for climate-resilient kidney care systems. The initiative promotes sustainable, low-carbon healthcare practices and outlines a pathway to achieve environmentally responsible kidney care.
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