Advocacy

Play your part in turning the WHO kidney health resolution into action 

Advocating for national kidney health action just got easier. The ISN has developed a one-page tool for advocating with government and health system stakeholders showing how they can support the national implementation of the WHO kidney health resolution.   Download and share the one-pager   Based on an ISN-led policy paper published in The Lancet in May 2026, the one-pager outlines five practical steps countries can take to move from commitment to implementation,...

June 22, 2026Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

From resolution to action: New Lancet paper and WHA79 events spotlight kidney health 

“By connecting policy, primary care, and health financing, we can help translate global commitments [for kidney health] into practical action and support progress in the lead-up to the 2027 UN High-Level Meeting on UHC.” Marcello Tonelli, co-author of the paper  A new health policy paper published in The Lancet, led by ISN President Marcello Tonelli along with an international group of experts, sets out a step-by-step framework to help...

May 26, 2026Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

ISN at WHA79: Advancing kidney health action

ISN advances global action on kidney health at WHA79, one year after landmark WHO resolution May 23, 2026 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) contributed to key discussions on kidney health during the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva, bringing together policymakers, clinicians, and global health partners to examine how recent global commitments can be translated...

May 26, 2026Advocacy, NewsRead more...

ISN’s first official WHA side event to take place at WHA79 alongside an event co-hosted with Devex

As part of its broader engagement during the World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from May 18 to 23, 2026, the ISN will contribute to two side events on May 20, including an important milestone: the first official WHA side event for which the society was invited to submit a proposal.   Taking place just days before the first anniversary of the WHO kidney health resolution's approval, discussions at WHA79 will build on...

May 11, 2026Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

Another step forward: WHO launches a dedicated kidney disease webpage

April 30, 2026 The ISN welcomes the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) launch of a dedicated kidney disease webpage, a significant step in recognizing kidney disease as a major noncommunicable disease (NCD) and global health priority. This development highlights kidney disease’s rightful place on the global health agenda and provides an important reference point for raising awareness...

April 24, 2026Advocacy, NewsRead more...

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...

February 23, 2026Advocacy, News, World Kidney DayRead more...

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...

February 13, 2026Advocacy, Advocacy NewsletterRead more...

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...

February 9, 2026Advocacy, News, WCNRead more...

From UN political declaration to patient outcomes: Join global leaders for a webinar on February 24 

How can the UN political declaration commitments translate into real change for people living with circulatory conditions?   The 2025 United Nations political declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) sets out renewed global commitments to tackle premature deaths from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and other NCDs.   Kidney disease is both a consequence and a driver of circulatory...

January 26, 2026Advocacy, NewsRead more...

ISN and IDF formalize global collaboration to advance diabetes and kidney health 

The ISN and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalizing a long-term collaboration to strengthen global action on diabetes-related kidney disease.  Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, and together these conditions affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Recognizing their shared risk factors and growing global burden, the ISN and the IDF...

January 26, 2026Advocacy, NewsRead more...

The ISN responds to the UN political declaration on noncommunicable diseases: Implications for kidney health

December 16, 2025 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) welcomes the adoption of the political declaration from the fourth high-level meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the promotion of mental health and well-being, held on September 25, 2025. The declaration sets out renewed commitments...

December 16, 2025Advocacy, NewsRead more...

“Straightforward to detect and treat”: Marcello Tonelli on preventing kidney disease — watch the recording

"Kidney disease is straightforward to detect and straightforward to treat in primary care, if you provide people with the right tools and the right support." That was the message from ISN President Marcello Tonelli during "Kidney Health Matters: Advancing Commitments into Action," a high-level event co-hosted by the ISN and Devex on the sidelines...

October 13, 2025Advocacy, NewsRead more...

Continuing to advocate for global recognition of kidney health 

At the fourth high-level meeting of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing, governments from around the world reaffirmed their shared commitment to tackling the world’s leading causes of death and disability.  Although there has...

September 29, 2025Advocacy, News, WHORead 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 maternal preeclampsia and CKD medication safety during breastfeeding    

Kidney International®  A nationwide register-based cohort study examined the association between preeclampsia in mothers and the risk of kidney disease in their offspring  A large cohort study of over 2.2 million births has found that children born at term to mothers with preeclampsia face a higher risk of developing kidney disease later in life.  The study revealed...

July 14, 2025Advocacy, Journals, NewsRead more...

Turning promises into policy: The ISN’s drive for kidney health in 2025

The ISN continues to advocate for kidney health to be prioritized globally and comprehensively integrated into the broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda. Read the ISN Manifesto on driving global action On September 25, 2025, world leaders will gather at the United Nations in New York for the Fourth High-Level Meeting (HLM4) on NCDs and mental health....

July 14, 2025Advocacy, News, WHORead more...

Historic win for kidney health as WHO adopts global resolution

Geneva — May 23, 2025 The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) welcomes the adoption of the World Health Organization (WHO) kidney health resolution at the 78th World Health Assembly, a landmark achievement in the global fight against kidney disease. This historic step marks the first time kidney health has been formally prioritized within the WHO noncommunicable diseases...

May 23, 2025Advocacy, Featured, News, WHORead more...

Amplifying global efforts to advance kidney health at WHA78

The ISN strongly supports the upcoming World Health Organization (WHO) resolution, “Reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases through the promotion of kidney health and strengthening prevention and control of kidney disease.”  Led by Guatemala, this milestone resolution will be presented for a vote at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), taking place in Geneva from...

May 12, 2025Advocacy, News, WHORead more...