Advocacy

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...

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...

ISN-Devex event in Geneva to drive momentum for WHO kidney health resolution 

A groundbreaking opportunity  An unprecedented resolution on kidney health is set for a potential vote at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) this May.    Led by Guatemala, sponsored by Thailand, and further backed by several member states, the resolution, "Reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases through the promotion of kidney health and strengthening prevention and control...

Help us expand the global map of kidney patient organizations: Share your recommendations 

The ISN is committed to amplifying the voices of people living with kidney disease through several initiatives, including the work of the ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group. Another key effort is an ongoing global map of kidney patient organizations designed to help individuals find support and connect with others who share similar experiences.  Explore the...

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – April 2025

Shaping the future of global kidney health at WHA78 & beyond   As an exciting year for global kidney health advocacy continues to unfold, I’d like to highlight several tremendous opportunities to make a lasting impact on kidney care. First, there is considerable momentum surrounding the vote on Guatemala’s kidney health resolution during the World Health...

Join the ISN X Space this World Health Day — promote kidney health now and every day! 

Today, on World Health Day, we focus on global health challenges, taking the opportunity to raise awareness about kidney health. Join Urmila Anandh, Elliot Tannor, and María José Soler in the X Space “Advancing global kidney health: Building consensus for the WHO resolution” at 3 p.m. CEST today (April 7).  Access the ISN X Space...

Join the webinar on “Kidney disease in the public health agenda”  

Nature Reviews Nephrology will host the webinar "Kidney disease in the public health agenda"  on April 28.  Register for the webinar  The webinar will examine the role of kidney disease within the broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda, highlighting its relevance to the 4th UN High-level Meeting on NCDs and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.4 — to...

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...

Calling for global action on kidney health ahead of UN High-level Meeting on NCDs: New ISN Manifesto launched

ISN President Marcello Tonelli launched the ISN Manifesto at WCN'25. This call to action outlines key advocacy and policy recommendations directed at UN Member States and national, regional and local policymakers. Read the manifesto here Why global action is needed Kidney disease affects over 850 million people globally, with a significant impact on mortality rates. It is...

The ISN Strongly Supports the WHO Resolution on Kidney Health — Join the Effort!

The ISN is proud to support the proposed World Health Organization (WHO) resolution "Reducing the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through the Promotion of Kidney Health and Strengthening Prevention and Control of Kidney Disease." A global call to action At the 156th WHO Executive Board Meeting (February 3–11, 2025), the ISN will formally present its statement...

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – February 2025

2024 Advocacy Milestones & What’s Ahead in 2025 Welcome to Bridging the Gaps, the quarterly update on ISN advocacy efforts to prioritize kidney health worldwide.  As we step into 2025, I look forward to building on the ISN's significant contributions to raising awareness of kidney disease in 2024.   In May, the ISN organized a side event during...

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...

ISN Petition: Support the Momentum for Global Kidney Health!

In September, the ISN launched an online petition urging everyone to join the movement to elevate kidney disease as a critical health priority. The Guatemalan government also has contributed to raising kidney health awareness globally by submitting a kidney health resolution to the World Health Organization. This resolution calls for urgent global action to address...

ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – October 2024

ISN Advocacy: Leading Kidney Health Globally  Dear members and allies,  Welcome to the latest 2024 edition of Bridging the Gaps, the ISN's quarterly update on our global kidney health advocacy initiatives.   It was exciting to kick off the fall season with the launch of the year-long World Kidney Day campaign focused on "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect...

Raising the Profile of Kidney Disease: ISN Advocates for Global Awareness at UNGA – Sign and Share the Petition!

In September, the ISN had a powerful presence at UNGA79, successfully raising awareness of the human and economic burden of kidney disease while garnering support from Member States to promote kidney health within the broader noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda. The ISN’s aims at the event were threefold: Raise awareness about the urgent need to prioritize kidney...