Learn about the ISN’s work in advocacy below.
ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – December 2023
Welcome to "Bridging the Gaps," the ISN's quarterly update on ISN advocacy efforts to address the global burden of kidney disease. As the end of another productive year approaches, I am pleased to share ISN's involvement in global initiatives in the last quarter of 2023 and present exciting developments in our advocacy efforts to set the...
“I Understand the Unspoken Pain of Patients”: Read Inspiring Stories From the World Kidney Day Blog Series
"I was a distant shadow of my former self, unrecognizable, tired, broken in spirit, and clueless about what was happening. The thought of resuming regular dialysis sent shivers down my spine. I just wanted to live a normal life." Sejal Jobanputra, from India, shares an emotional journey that includes the disappointment of a kidney transplant...
The GCCH Position Paper on Integrating Circulatory Health Interventions into Primary Care for UHC – in a Nutshell
The Global Coalition for Circulatory Health (GCCH),of which ISN is a member of its leadership group, has published a position paper, "The Road to Universal Health Coverage (UHC): Why Integration of Circulatory Health Interventions in Primary Care is Essential." Access the full position paper here. Below, we've summarized the crucial points from the paper: The financial burden...
New WKD Logo and 2024 Campaign Theme Launch: Mark Your Calendars for March 14!
2024 campaign theme The World Kidney Day (WKD) Steering Committee has announced the 2024 WKD campaign theme: Kidney Health for All - Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice Recent medical advances have significantly slowed CKD progression and reduced complications. However, disparities in accessing these advancements persist. The 2024 campaign aims to increase awareness of these...