Learn about the ISN’s work in advocacy below.
#Worldkidneyday Reaches 526 Million People on Social Media: Explore and Share the WKD 2022 Impact Report
Read the WKD 2022 impact report here. This year’s World Kidney Day (WKD) campaign focused on increasing education and awareness of kidney health at all levels of kidney care. WKD continues to grow in impact thanks to dedicated efforts from members of the public and health care professionals worldwide. Discover key global accomplishments, innovative activities, and...
Get the Latest News from the Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group Newsletter
Read the current issue of the Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism (DICG) newsletter here. The DICG is a joint initiative of the ISN and the Transplantation Society. This edition features: New members of the DICG council "Transplantation in the Context of Migrants and Refugees: Challenges & Dilemmas" webinar The DICG WCN'22 session on improving access...
Discover the Most Innovative 2022 WKD Celebrations
The enthusiasm and innovation of participants engaging in World Kidney Day (WKD) celebrations continue to inspire. Visit the Best Ideas page on the WKD website to find out more on: A group of Kidney Donors Athletes (KDA) who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. The Iranian Society of Nephrology quizzing pedestrians on their kidney knowledge, plus their series of educational videos. The Espace...
Local WKD Survey Results Used to Gauge CKD Prevalence in Samoa
The National Kidney Foundation Samoa (NKFS) plays an important role in increasing awareness of chronic kidney disease in Samoa. As part of World Kidney Day 2019, the NKFS ran a successful month-long community screening campaign for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The survey results were analyzed by Dr. Malama Tafuna'i’, a doctor at the ISN...