Learn about the ISN’s work in advocacy below.
Accelerating Action on Kidney Disease in Support of Global Health: ISN at the 76th World Health Assembly
The ISN attended the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva from May 21 to 30, 2023, presenting five separate constituency statements and holding an inaugural stand-alone event in collaboration with Devex. Statements Three joint statements, co-signed with partners in the NCD Alliance and the World Heart Federation (WHF), focused on the following: Prioritizing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs),...
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,...
ISN Constituency Statement – Social determinants of health – at WHA76
76th World Health Assembly We applaud Member States for their recognition of pollution as a health risk factor and for seeking to take decisive action through this proposed resolution. Unfortunately, recognition of fossil fuels among the pollutants referenced in the text is conspicuous by its absence. Fossil fuels are a major driver of outdoor air pollution,...
ISN Constituency Statement – Strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies – at WHA76
76th World Health Assembly Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates, Noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, chronic respiratory disease, mental health conditions, vision loss, and especially circulatory diseases, increase the vulnerability of populations to pandemics. An estimated 60-90% of mortality in COVID-19 cases is attributable to one or more comorbidities. The case-fatality ratio remains 10-30% among dialysis patients; moreover, data...