Make the Change for Kidney Health
Chronic kidney disease – CKD – poses a growing burden across the globe. CKD affects more than 10% of the world’s population, or approximately 850 million people, and is projected to be the world’s fifth leading cause of death by 2040. Yet it’s not considered a priority among non-communicable diseases.
Kidney Health for All
Chronic kidney disease affects more than 10% of the world’s population, around 850 million people. World Kidney Day aims to bring that number down – by raising awareness, advancing screening and improving access to treatment.
Illuminating Advocacy: Rare Disease Day
February 29 unites more than 300 million people worldwide who share a common challenge: living with a rare disease.
New Global Patient Alliance Is Raising Profile of Chronic Kidney Disease
A new global coalition, the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health, launched last week. With 17 member organizations spanning five continents, the Alliance hopes to improve screening access and early treatment for a serious but often neglected public health challenge: chronic kidney disease, or CKD.
New Kidney Health Alliance Elevates Chronic Kidney Disease on Global Health Agenda
Seventeen patient advocacy organizations from North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East have formed the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health. The Alliance aims to elevate patient voices and advocate for policies that enhance access to screening and early treatment of chronic kidney disease, or CKD.
Novo Projeto de Lei Mostra Promessa para Ensaios Clínicos no Brasil
Com a participação girando em torno de 2%, os ensaios clínicos no Brasil enfrentam desafios reais. Por isso, públicos interessados estão se unindo para entender o motivo disso – e encontrar soluções políticas.
New Policy Shows Promise for Clinical Trials in Brazil
With participation hovering at a meager 2%, clinical trials in Brazil face real challenges. Now stakeholders are coming together to understand why – and to find policy solutions.
COVID-19 Vaccination in Developing Nations
Excesso na legislação para vacinas contra a COVID no Brasil
With more than a half million Brazilians dead from COVID-19, the country’s legislators are scrambling to improve vaccine access. But their newest efforts could have unintended consequences for patients.
Brazil’s COVID Vaccine Overreach
With more than a half million Brazilians dead from COVID-19, the country’s legislators are scrambling to improve vaccine access. But their newest efforts could have unintended consequences for patients.