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World Kidney Day 2023 observed on 9th March

World Kidney Day 2023

On the second Thursday in March each year, the world observes World Kidney Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health. On March 9, 2023,  World Kidney Day will be remembered this year. The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations-World Kidney Alliance are working together on it (IFKF-WKA). The day has been marked annually since 2006 and is significant since it promotes everyone’s renal health.

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World Kidney Day 2023: Theme

“Kidney Health for Everyone – Preparing for the Unexpected, Supporting the Vulnerable” is the theme for World Kidney Day 2023. The World Kidney Day 2023 campaign will focus on raising awareness about disastrous events, natural or man-made, international or local, and their impact on people living with kidney disease whose access to appropriate diagnostic services, treatment, and care is hindered.

World Kidney Day 2023: Significance

People all throughout the world are concerned about kidney disease as a severe public health issue. World Kidney Day claims millions of lives each year and brings attention to the impact renal disease has on the world. In order to avoid repercussions like kidney failure, which can be fatal, it also tries to encourage the early detection and treatment of renal sickness.

This day is dedicated to a number of events, including health screenings, educational programmes, and fundraising activities. In order to improve kidney health and prevent renal illness, it gives healthcare professionals, patient organisations, and individuals the chance to collaborate.

World Kidney Day: History

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations – World Kidney Alliance (IFKF-WKA) collaborated to address the health problem associated with kidneys globally. Each year since 2006, the day promotes excellent kidney health for everybody.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

International Federation of Kidney Foundations Headquarters: New York, U.S;
International Federation of Kidney Foundations Chief Executive Officer: Kevin Longino;
International Federation of Kidney Foundations Chair: Anthony Tuggle;
International Federation of Kidney Foundations President: Paul Palevsky.

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Sumit Arora

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