Learn about the ISN’s work in advocacy below.
Read 2025 WKD blog Series and get involved on March 13
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...
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...
Get involved: Take action for World Kidney Day on March 13
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...
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...