Kidney International® (KI) Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early to Protect Kidney Health The World Kidney Day (WKD) editorial in Kidney International highlights the importance of early kidney disease detection to protect kidney health, slow progression, and reduce cardiovascular risk. Simple tests — serum creatinine and urine albumin — enable early diagnosis, but barriers like funding...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often called a "silent killer" because it can develop unnoticed until significant kidney damage has occurred. The 2025 World Kidney Day theme, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health”, highlights the importance of early detection and prevention to safeguard kidney function. This webinar brings together leading experts in nephrology,...
World Kidney Day (WKD) is more than just a date on the calendar — it’s a global call to action to combat the burden of kidney disease. Held annually on the second Thursday of March, WKD raises awareness throughout the year of kidney health, prevention, and equitable access to care. You have the power...
World Kidney Day (WKD) 2025 takes place on March 13. The year-long campaign theme, "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health," highlights the potentially life-changing impact of early detection and intervention in preventing and managing kidney disease. A range of resources are available to help you get involved in this global awareness-raising initiative: Pin...
Call for expressions of interest/nominations for ISN World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee, ISN Member The ISN welcomes expressions of interest/nominations for the position of ISN member of the World Kidney Day (WKD) Joint Steering Committee (JSC). The position will start at the World Congress of Nephrology 2025 (WCN’25). About the WKD JSC WKD started in 2006 and...
The annual World Kidney Day (WKD) campaign for 2025 officially launched on September 9. This year-long campaign features a day of global activities on March 13, 2025. The 2025 campaign, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health,” highlights the importance of recognizing kidney disease risk factors and accessing timely testing to improve early...
Celebrated Belgian landmark “Manneken Pis” was dressed in a WKD outfit on March 14 The ISN joins World Kidney Day (WKD) organizers in thanking all who supported WKD activities this year to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring equitable access to treatment and care for people living with kidney disease. The 2024 campaign owes its achievements to...
In the run-up to World Kidney Day on Thursday, March 14, the ISN caught up with World Kidney Day staff to find out how to get involved in one of the most significant annual events in the kidney care community and why it's so important to join in. Listen to the interview here. WKD is a year-round...
On March 14, 2024, World Kidney Day will celebrate Kidney Health for All: Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practices. To mark the day, the World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee is hosting two official webinars highlighting different aspects of the 2024 theme. The webinars will provide insight into CKD treatments, therapeutic breakthroughs,...
On March 14, 2024, World Kidney Day will celebrate Kidney Health for All: Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practices. To mark the day, the World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee is hosting two official webinars highlighting different aspects of the 2024 theme. The webinars will provide insight into CKD treatments, therapeutic breakthroughs,...
World Kidney Day (WKD) has launched a brand new website! Watch this video to get to know the upgraded WKD website and its exciting new features: WKD Youtube Designed to enhance the online journey for thousands of WKD participants worldwide, this user-friendly platform was developed to facilitate the advancement of the WKD mission to raise global awareness...
"I was a distant shadow of my former self, unrecognizable, tired, broken in spirit, and clueless about what was happening. The thought of resuming regular dialysis sent shivers down my spine. I just wanted to live a normal life." Sejal Jobanputra, from India, shares an emotional journey that includes the disappointment of a kidney transplant...
Call for expressions of interest/nominations for ISN World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee, ISN Member The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) welcomes expressions of interest/nominations for the position of ISN member of the World Kidney Day (WKD) Joint Steering Committee (JSC). The position will start at the World Congress of Nephrology 2024 (WCN’24). About the WKD JSC WKD...
The World Kidney Day (WKD) 2023 campaign highlighted the impact of disastrous events on people with kidney disease, emphasizing the need for planned responses to minimize the effects of disrupted kidney care. Access the WKD 2023 impact report here. The report presents an overview of global activities, social media reach, and more. Find out how celebrities,...
On March 9, 2023, hospitals, organizations, groups and members of the public worldwide hosted World Kidney Day (WKD) activities, sharing the 2023 campaign message "Kidney Health for All: Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable." As well as extensive governmental and celebrity endorsement and media coverage: The 2023 campaign reached 327 million people on Twitter, with...
World Kidney Day (WKD) 2023 took place on March 9. The ISN joins WKD organizers in thanking all who supported WKD activities this year to raise awareness of the impact of disastrous events on people living with kidney disease. WKD's success relies on the inspiring efforts of healthcare professionals, patients, supporters and the public. Have your...
Please Join the ISN and thousands of others worldwide on March 9 to help raise awareness of the importance of kidney health and care, especially when unforeseen challenges arise. Getting involved in the 2023 campaign "Kidney Health for All - Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable!" is easier than ever: Create an awareness-raising activity in...
Hear an important discussion on World Kidney Day (WKD) goals to raise awareness of the impact of natural and man-made disasters on people living with kidney disease. Listen to the podcast here. Members of the WKD Steering Committee and the ISN Kidney Disaster Preparedness Working Group, Dr. Dina Abdellatif, Dr. Li-Li Hsiao, Dr. Ali Abu-Alfa, and...
On March 9, 2023, World Kidney Day highlights this year’s theme - Kidney Health for All - Preparing for the Unexpected, Supporting the Vulnerable! - with two webinars hosted by the World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee. The webinars will explore ways to improve the impact of of natural and man-made disasters on patients living with...
