Building on the momentum of the first-ever World Health Organization (WHO) kidney health resolution, adopted in May 2025, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is looking at a long-term implementation strategy designed to translate global commitments into tangible, country-level progress.
This landmark WHO Kidney Health resolution marks the first time kidney health has been formally prioritized within the WHO Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) agenda, paving the way for earlier detection, better prevention, and improved access to treatment in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3.4 and 3.8.
Turning commitments into action
The ISN would like to build on lessons from national pilot programs and partners’ initiatives to develop adaptable tools, resources, and policy models for regional and global use.
It will also include targeted training initiatives to strengthen the role of healthcare professionals as advocates for national kidney health policies, ensuring that implementation is both sustainable and context-specific.
A Global Implementation Summit at WCN’27, will provide a high-level platform to review progress and reinforce collective action.
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