Feb
17
2026
February 17, 2026
ISN Middle East Regional Board Webinar: Fasting and kidney health – how does it affect your kidneys?
- 5 PM CEST
Ramadan fasting poses unique challenges for patients with chronic kidney disease, kidney transplant, and special kidney disorders. This webinar will explore the effects of Ramadan fasting on kidney function in CKD patients, examine the safety and clinical considerations of fasting in kidney transplant recipients, and address fasting in special chronic kidney diseases. Experts will provide evidence-based guidance, risk stratification, and practical counseling strategies to support safe, patient-centered decision-making during Ramadan.
Learning objectives:
- Assess the impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney function and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Evaluate the safety of Ramadan fasting in kidney transplant recipients and identify patients at high risk of complications.
- Apply evidence-based recommendations to counsel patients with special chronic kidney diseases on safe fasting practices during Ramadan.
Moderator
Iman Alshamsi (UAE)
Speakers
Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
Saeed Al-Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia)
Nihal Bashir (UAE)