Learn about the ISN’s work in advocacy below.
Another step forward: WHO launches a dedicated kidney disease webpage
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a dedicated webpage on kidney disease—another important step in recognizing kidney disease as a major noncommunicable disease (NCD) and global health priority. This development builds on the momentum of the WHO Kidney Health Resolution (May 2025) and the UN Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health (December 2025), both of which underscore the...
World Kidney Day 2026: Caring for people, protecting the planet — get involved!
How will you support kidney health and sustainability this World Kidney Day? With kidney disease affecting millions worldwide and environmental factors such as heat, pollution, and access to clean water increasingly shaping risk, this year’s theme, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” calls for prevention, early detection, and care models that are people-centered and planet-conscious. Read...
ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – February 2026
Ready for global advocacy events? GCCH Webinar, WKD, WHA79 & more Welcome to the first 2026 edition of Bridging the Gaps. We begin the year with real momentum. Kidney health is now firmly embedded in global policy, following the adoption of the WHO kidney health resolution and the 2025 UN political declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). These...
Save the date for the Professor Donal O’Donoghue Global Kidney Policy Forum during WCN’26: Shaping the future of kidney health policy in North and East Asia
What does it take to move from policy commitments to real improvements in kidney care, and how can those lessons be applied across regions? On March 28, 2026*, the Professor Donal O'Donoghue Global Kidney Policy Forum (PDOGKPF) will bring together policymakers, clinical leaders, and advocates to explore practical ways to strengthen kidney care systems in the ISN North and East Asia region, focusing on approaches that translate into measurable progress for patients. Held at the WCN'26 in...