Act Now
Join us on World Kidney Day 12 March 2009 -
and make a difference
The International Society of Nephrolgy (ISN) and International Foundation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF) call upon individuals, nephrologists, other health professionals, national nephrology societies and kidney foundations to join and support World Kidney Day (WKD) on 12 March 2009. This year, we are requesting everyone to unite behind a central WKD campaign message and activity. We are encouraging all participating organizations around the world to issue a call for action to measure and manage high blood pressure, as one of the high risk factors that can cause Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
More Screening
The 2009 campaign will raise awareness about our “amazing kidneys” and stress the importance of more “SCREENING”. The campaign should encourage the public at large to check:
1. If they are at risk for kidney disease
2. If yes, to take a simple kidney test
Use the Amazing Kidney Facts
The year’s amazing kidney fact will focus on the importance of high blood pressure as one of the key risk factors in the screening process. However, you may stress other risk factors if these are more relevant in your country.
Health Authorities are a focus
More involvement and positive actions from health authorities around the globe is a must for WKD to be successful. Tools to contact health authorities, best practice and other recommendations are provided on the WKD website.
Campaign Material
Materials have been developed to help communicate these messages to all your audiences and can be found in the materials section.
“On the move for kidney health”
The concept “on the move for kidney health” is a collective march with the public, celebrities and professionals across a public area by walking, running or whatever the preferred means. Where feasible we hope that your organisation can join us by organising one central event concept replicated simultaneously around the world.
World Kidney Day is a joint initiative of:
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World Kidney Day is made possible in part by:
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