Learn about the ISN’s work in advocacy below.
Rare but real: New fact sheet highlights the burden of rare kidney diseases
Launched at a high-level policy forum during the 78th World Health Assembly, a new fact sheet from the ISN spotlights the often-overlooked burden of rare kidney diseases (RKDs) and calls for urgent, coordinated action to improve outcomes for those affected and their families. The fact sheet raises awareness and calls for global commitment to...
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...