Learn about the ISN’s work in advocacy below.
World Kidney Day 2020 Impact Report: Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere – from Prevention to Detection and Equitable Access to Care
A press conference takes place in Honduras as part of the WKD 2020 campaign World Kidney Day (WKD) has released its Impact Report from the WKD 2020 Campaign which highlighted the importance of lifestyle interventions to prevent kidney diseases. On March 12, 2020, over 1200 WKD activities in almost 100 countries raised awareness of accessible approaches toward kidney health. Diverse regional...
ISN stands with the WHO
The International Society of Nephrology (ISN), with its mission to improve kidney health worldwide and ensure that all people have equitable access to sustainable kidney health, has noted with alarming concern that President Donald Trump has formally moved to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). The global healthcare community has appreciated the...
World Kidney Day Activities Reach Millions
World Kidney Day (WKD) organizers, ISN and IFKF, wish to thank all partners and collaborators who helped advance the WKD 2020 message highlighting the importance of preventive measures and the need for increased awareness in kidney disease prevention during this year’s event. The 15th edition of WKD was marked worldwide on March 12 by stakeholders, regional and...
ISN Celebrates World Kidney Day 2020 in Brussels
To celebrate World Kidney Day (WKD), the ISN dressed the Manneken Pis fountain in Brussels in WKD colors to raise awareness of kidney health issues and activities. The ISN team explained to onlookers the significance of the costume as it was unveiled, encouraging the public to use #worldkidneyday to accompany photographs taken of the WKD Mannekin Pis. The ceremony was...