The ISN endorses educational and scientific events that help advance kidney care.* In April, ISN representatives will participate in the 1st International Conference of Doctors and Students in Nephrology in Croatia, and the Congress of the African Association of Nephrology (AFRAN). 1st International Conference of Doctors and Students in Nephrology Kidney in focus: Young physicians leading...
Kidney International Reports® (KIR) has published as an article-in-press the results of a survey conducted by the ISN Western Europe Regional Board on preferred scientific meeting formats— in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Explore the survey findings in KIR “Nephrology health professionals' perspectives on their preferred modality for scientific meetings, balancing affordability, sustainability and opportunities to interact...
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...
PLOS Global Public Health recently hosted a roundtable with the lead authors of ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) articles they published earlier this year. The authors highlight key insights from their research, which examined disparities in the availability, affordability, quality, and access to kidney care services across countries categorized by World Bank income group classifications. Watch...
The ISN is pleased to welcome the following new ISN Affiliated societies: Hellenic Association of Independent Nephrologists Nephrology Society of Botswana Palestine Society of Nephrology These new ties further strengthen ISN's growing network of over 120 affiliated societies across six continents, connecting more than 30,000 kidney-related healthcare professionals. These societies are crucial in expanding the ISN's knowledge base and...
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 Mentorships foster meaningful connections between experienced nephrologists and early-career professionals, creating a ripple effect toward advancing kidney care worldwide. The program offers a valuable opportunity for mentors to share knowledge, use their collaborative skills, and gain the personal satisfaction of helping others. Apply here by April 1 Mentorship is a two-way street, as mentors benefit...
At the recent WCN'25 in New Delhi, India, leaders from 17 of the ISN's 120 Affiliated societies* convened for the ISN Affiliated Societies Meeting. This important event provided a platform for representatives to network, share updates, and explore potential collaborations within ISN initiatives. Learning how kidney care practices differ across countries offered participants an enriching opportunity...
The ISN congratulates five kidney care centers in Africa that have earned ISN Regional Training Center (RTC) status: Charles Nicolle Hospital Center, Tunis, Tunisia Kasr Alainy Medical School, Cairo, Egypt Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana Mansoura University Hospital Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, Mansoura, Egypt Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University Participating in ISN's wide range of grants, these institutions serve...
Nature Reviews Nephrology has published the paper “Fiji’s Rising Tide: The Growing Burden of Diabetic Kidney Disease on Emerging Nephrology Services” by Anis Ta’eed, Abhitesh Raj, Yogeshni Chandra, Shilpanjali Jesudason and Angus Ritchie. The commentary highlights the alarming rise of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in Fiji, which threatens to overwhelm its emerging nephrology services....
With just days until World Kidney Day (WKD) on March 13, now is the time to take action. From small gestures to large initiatives, every effort helps to raise awareness of and improve kidney health. Be inspired to act. Read personal accounts from people living with kidney conditions in the WKD blog series. Read the WKD...
By Sabine Karam, immediate past chair of the ISN Young Nephrologists Committee When I was asked “How old are you?” five years ago, I would have never imagined that my answer would be an essential first step to joining a mission that would be instrumental to both my personal and professional growth: the ISN Young...
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...
Launched at WCN’25, the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) interactive map is a powerful visual tool to explore comprehensive global kidney health data from the 2019 and 2023 ISN-GKHA reports. This interactive, searchable platform highlights key trends currently shaping kidney health and care with the potential to drive improvements worldwide. Explore global kidney health...
The ISN and the African Association of Nephrology (AFRAN) signed a new agreement at WCN'25 to strengthen collaborative efforts aimed at: Improving the number of nephrologists in Africa Supporting sustainable kidney care Improving patient outcomes regionally and globally AFRAN President Hany Hafez (seated, far left), ISN Immediate Past President Masaomi Nangaku (seated, second from right), and ISN Core...
The ISN warmly welcomes the incoming President, Marcello Tonelli, and the 2025-27 ISN executive committee and council. Meet the 2025-27 ISN executive committee members Meet the 2025-27 ISN council members Immediate Past President Masaomi Nangaku passes the gavel to Marcello Tonelli at WCN'25 WCN'25 Social Media Team member Suman Behera interviewed Professor Tonelli at WCN'25: In the interview, Professor...
World Kidney Day (WKD) is more than just a date on the calendar — it’s a global call to action to combat the burden of kidney disease. Held annually on the second Thursday of March, WKD raises awareness throughout the year of kidney health, prevention, and equitable access to care. You have the power...
PLOS Global Public Health recently published a series of articles using data from the third edition of the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA), exploring gaps in availability, affordability, quality, and access to kidney care services across countries by World Bank income group classifications. Read the individual papers in PLOS Global Public Health: “Landscape of kidney replacement...
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...
PLOS Global Public Health recently published a series of articles using data from the third edition of the ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA), exploring gaps in availability, affordability, quality, and access to kidney care services across countries by World Bank income group classifications. Read the individual papers in PLOS Global Public Health: “Landscape of Kidney Replacement...
