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.
COVID-19 Vaccination in Developing Nations
This World Amyloidosis Day, Be the Link
Amyloidosis. For thousands of people around the world, this one word, this one diagnosis, can stop life in its tracks. But for many, it’s a word they’ve never heard before.
High Blood Pressure Tops 1 Billion People Across the Globe
Call for Equity, Prevention & Community Drive World Heart Day
Heart disease and stroke cause nearly 18.6 million deaths across the globe each year. But there’s good news: With awareness, prevention and better management, the global community can bring the number down.
Can Primary Care Physicians Diagnose Rare Diseases?
