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World Kidney Day 2026 Webinar: Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet

This webinar will explore how the 2026 World Kidney Day theme, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet”, can be put into practice. Speakers will discuss strategies to shift kidney care toward prevention, early diagnosis, sustainable treatment models, greener dialysis, and patient-centered decision-making. Participants will gain practical tools to advance equitable, resilient, and environmentally responsible kidney...

December 16, 2025Read more...

Countdown to World Kidney Day 2026: Year-long campaign starts now! 

The annual World Kidney Day (WKD) campaign for 2026 officially launched today, September 15. This year-long campaign will culminate in a global day of activities on Thursday March 12, 2026.  The 2026 campaign carries the powerful message, “Kidney health for all: Caring for people, protecting the planet,” highlighting the vital link between kidney care and...

September 15, 2025Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

ISN Journal summaries on World Kidney Day  

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...

March 10, 2025Journals, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

World Kidney Day 2025 Webinar – Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Your Kidney Health

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,...

February 24, 2025Read more...

Get Ready for World Kidney Day 2025!   

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...

January 6, 2025Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Call for expressions of interest/nominations for ISN World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee, ISN Member

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...

September 30, 2024Read more...

The Countdown to World Kidney Day 2025 Has Begun – Discover the Year-long Campaign Theme!

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...

September 16, 2024Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

World Kidney Day 2024 Took Place on March 14: Share Your WKD Triumphs and Inspire Others!

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...

April 2, 2024Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

World Kidney Day 2024: Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice – Session 2

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,...

February 20, 2024Read more...

World Kidney Day 2024: Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice – Session 1

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,...

February 20, 2024Read more...

Customize Your World Kidney Day Experience and Raise Awareness of Kidney Disease – Create an Account to Explore Exciting Features of the New WKD Website!

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...

January 22, 2024Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

“I Understand the Unspoken Pain of Patients”: Read Inspiring Stories From the World Kidney Day Blog Series

"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...

November 13, 2023Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Call for expressions of interest/nominations for ISN World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee, ISN Member

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...

October 9, 2023Read more...

Read and Share the World Kidney Day 2023 Impact Report

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,...

June 6, 2023Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Millions Supported the World Kidney Day Message – Discover the Reach of the 2023 Campaign!

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...

April 4, 2023Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Share Your World Kidney Day Experiences on the WKD Website and Social Media Platforms!

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...

March 20, 2023Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

Three Days Until World Kidney Day – Celebrate With Us on March 9!

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...

March 6, 2023Advocacy, NewsRead more...