History of WKD

World Kidney Day started in 2006 and has not stopped growing ever since.

Every year, the campaign focuses on a theme.

Here is an overview of the themes of previous World Kidney Day editions:

2006 Are your kidneys OK?
2007 CKD: Common, harmful and treatable
2008 Amazing kidneys
2009 Protect your kidneys: Keep your pressure down
2010 Protect your kidneys: Control diabetes
2011 Protect your kidneys: Save your heart
2012 Donate - Kidneys for Life - Recieve