National Kidney Foundation of South Africa

WORLD KIDNEY DAY in SOUTH AFRICA

AWARENESS and EDUCATION

The National Kidney Foundation of South Africa (NKFSA) will be doing public talks on the function and care of the kidneys at the following events:

• 4^th of March 2011           – Addressing the staff of Umalisi at their wellness day. (Umalusi is the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training.)
• 8^th of March 2011           – Radio talk on CII Radio on the role and function of the kidneys

Posters and Pamphlets will be distributed to institutions/organisations that wish to distribute these in celebration of WKD 2011. 

EDUCATION and SCREENING

A Schools Kidney Disease Prevention and Screening Programme will be held at three different schools:

• 24^th February 2011           - New Vision School in Klerksdorp
• 10^th March 2011           -St Stithians Boys’ College in Johannesburg

- St Stithians Girls’ College in Johannesburg

This programme includes educational talks on the role and functions of the kidneys as well as a talk on healthy living and exercise. After the talks the senior learners will have the opportunity to take part in a free and voluntary screening programme. This project is funded through a grant from the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund.

SCREENING

Selected Clicks Store Clinics will be taking part in the provision of free screening to the public. The results from this will be collected and collated for use in a broader epidemiological study.

AWARENESS

The Cape Kidney Association will be hosting exhibitions in at least 3 shopping centres for the duration of the week of WKD 2011. Posters will be displayed and pamphlets will be available to the public.

PUBLICITY

Press release and articles from the WKD 2011 will be sent to the major newspapers, magazines and media groups. Several publications have already requested information on WKD 2011 and the information was supplied.

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information please contact the

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

P O Box 891 Houghton 2041
Tel:  011 447-2531 or fax: 086 671 7347
e-mail: nkfsa@mweb.co.za
Website: www.nkf.co.za