On May 18, 2020, the ISN represented the global kidney health community at the 73rd session of the WHO’s World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. At this historic WHA, which took place virtually due to COVID-19-related restrictions, delegates adopted a landmark resolution to press for solidarity in addressing the pandemic. The resolution calls for a joint and intensified effort...
ISN advocacy drives global momentum for kidney care Dear Colleagues and Friends, Just over a year ago, the adoption of the WHO kidney health resolution marked a historic step forward, recognizing kidney disease as a priority within the noncommunicable disease agenda. This anniversary is a reminder that our work now lies in translating that recognition into...
In February, the ISN was present at the 146th Session of the Executive Board (EB) of the World Health Organization (WHO). The ISN called for recognition of the worldwide burden of kidney disease, asking for urgent measures to ensure that kidney health is fully integrated into national NCD plans. (Statement on Item 146.6; Statement...
