? Join the countdown to kickoff World Kidney Day 2026! It is time to gear up for the 2026 World Kidney Day campaign, launching this September. World Kidney Day raises awareness about kidney health and promotes global strategies to prevent kidney disease. While the campaign is officially observed every second Thursday in March, its impact resonates throughout the year thanks to the support of the global kidney community! Here are 3 ways to get ready for World Kidney Day 2026: ?? Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2026 theme on September 15! ?? Follow us on social media - like, comment, and share our posts with your community. ?? Start brainstorming activities to mark the campaign. Need inspiration? ? Consult our 2025 Activities Guide (the 2026 edition is coming soon!).
The World Kidney Day Blog is your space to inspire, inform, and connect with the global kidney community. From patient voices to advocacy initiatives, the blog showcases stories that highlight kidney health and raise awareness. ?? Like Pemba Sherpa from Nepal, who became the first transplant recipient to summit Mt. Everest in 2025, showing what is possible after transplant. Read his full story. As we look toward World Kidney Day 2026, we invite you to share your story and be featured on our blog. Your perspective can inspire others and make a real impact in the kidney community! |
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KD Community Spotlight #2 |
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| We are excited to bring you another edition of the WKD Community Spotlight! This ongoing newsletter section highlights your local and regional news, WKD activities, and advocacy efforts, celebrating the outstanding contributions within the global kidney community. |
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| ???? Providence Health Care, Canada - Supporting CKD Patients with Nutrition Webinars
Providence Health Care launched live Zoom education webinars to help patients learn more about nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). On the BC Renal website, patients can also access multi-language handouts for additional support. All of this work is developed and delivered by registered dietitians. |
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???? Libyan Society of Dialysis, Libya - A Groundbreaking Achievement in Hemodialysis
In Tripoli, Libya, a hemodialysis session reached a record blood pump speed of 600 ml/min — the first documented case of its kind. The patient, a 32-year-old male, remained stable throughout the 4-hour session, with no complications reported. Conducted under close multidisciplinary supervision, this achievement marks a significant milestone in dialysis efficiency and patient care. Please fill out the form below by September 19, 2025 for a chance to be featured in next month’s newsletter. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@worldkidneyday.org. |
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