World Kidney Day is a global campaign focused on the importance of fighting kidney disease. (Image: Shutterstock)
World Kidney Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of March. This year it is being celebrated on 10th March.
World Kidney Day is a global health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of the kidneys, reducing the impact and frequency of kidney diseases. World Kidney Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of March. This year it is being celebrated on 10th March.
World Kidney Day: History and Significance
Kidneys are important organs in the body that filter blood and help in passing waste in the form of urine. The observance of this day was initiated by the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations. World Kidney Day was first observed in 2006.
The day aims to raise awareness among people who have kidney related problems and overall the treatment and effects of kidney diseases. The number of kidney disease patients is increasing in India.
World Kidney Day is a global campaign focused on the importance of fighting kidney disease. Every year, health organizations celebrate this day to help people prevent kidney disease and also inform them to take precautions to lead a healthy life. Several campaigns are run to spread the message about kidney disease.
objectives
The day aims to raise awareness about kidney and highlight diabetes and high blood pressure which are major factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- It encourages systematic screening of patients with diabetes and hypertension for CKD.
- It also encourages preventive behavior.
- It educates all medical professionals about their important role in detecting and reducing the risk of CKD, mainly in more populated places.
World Kidney Day 2022: Theme
World Kidney Day The Joint Steering Committee declared 2022 as ‘Kidney Health for All’, with the campaign focused on bridging the gaps in improving kidney health. The organizations also promote kidney care education in schools and institutions and raise awareness in the public sector.
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