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World Kidney Day

Raising awareness of the
importance of our kidneys

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The kidneys are complicated and amazing organs that do many essential tasks to keep us healthy. Find out more about your kidneys by visiting our knowledge bank.

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Worldwide activities

Around the globe, people will be coming together to mark World Kidney Day. How will you be celebrating? Let us know!

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2025 theme and campaign

The World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee has declared 2025 to be the year of “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. View past and present campaign material here.

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In it together

Celebrate World Kidney Day and Show your Kidneys some love! #ShowYourKidneys

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Worldwide activities

Around the globe, people will be coming together to mark World Kidney Day. How will you be celebrating? Let us know by posting information about your activity on our activity map!

Visit our kidney

knowledge bank

An online kidney health resource for nephrologists, health professionals, patients and researchers.

Test your knowledge

try our

kidney quiz

Take our quick fun-quiz and test your kidney health knowledge!

Your

amazing kidneys

The kidneys are complicated and amazing organs that do many essential tasks to keep us healthy.

Hot topics:

Kidney

disease and women

While kidney disease can affect people of all ages and races, women tend to face more specific challenges linked to kidney disease. The risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is at least as high in women as in men and may even be higher.

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Kidney disease and cardiovascular disease

Most organs of our body have strong links and interdependency. Heart and kidneys are not an exception. There is a strong connection between kidney disease and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) disease.

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Kidney

disease and obesity

Being overweight may increase the risk of developing a number of health issues, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, kidney disease, and, many more. By 2025, obesity will affect 18% of men and 21% of women worldwide.

Hot topics:

Kidney

disease and diabetes

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. In many countries, half of all people starting dialysis have kidney failure caused by diabetes.

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Chronic Kidney Disease in Disadvantaged Populations

We are not all equal with regard to kidney disease and access to treatment.

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Take care of

your kidneys

Early chronic kidney disease has no sign or symptoms. You can help delay or prevent kidney failure by treating kidney disease early.

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Organ

donation

Organ donation refers to when a person allows his/her organ(s) to be removed, legally, with their consent while they are alive or with the consent of their next of kin if the donor is deceased.

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Transplantation

Transplantation is the transfer (engraftment) of cells, tissues or organs from one part of the body to another or from a donor to a recipient with the aim of restoring function(s) in the body.

Photo gallery

A selection of some of the best pictures of World Kidney Day throughout the years. See your activity, our team and all the ways you got involved during one of our many World Kidney Days.

Our champions

World Kidney Day Champions are committed individuals and/ or members of kidney foundations, societies of nephrology and patients associations that support the campaign in the effort of raising awareness of kidney disease across the globe.

Catch up
on our World Kidney Day blog

6 August, 2024

Kidney Health for All: Ensuring Equitable Care Amidst Global Challenges

Global conflicts and poverty pose significant threats to kidney health,...

9 July, 2024

Navigating Henoch-Schönlein Purpura And Embracing Life After Kidney Transplant

Dr Lajja Sutaria, from India, spent much of her life...

11 June, 2024

Overcoming challenges to secure a kidney transplant for her daughter

Natasha, from East Africa, discovered that her 14-month old daughter,...

14 May, 2024

Breaking Denial: The Race for a Transplant to Overcome Polycystic Kidney Disease

Stephen Adams, 45, from Scotland, discovered he had Polycystic Kidney...

23 April, 2024

To My Fellow Kidney Warriors: Let’s Celebrate Life in Whatever Capacity We Can!

Kousalya Govindraj, from India, reflects on her journey of resilience...

9 April, 2024

A Nephrologist’s Path to Resilience and Compassion

Dr. Edison Souza, from Brazil, shares the heartwarming tale of...

19 March, 2024

Fighting CKD at 13 in Malawi: A call to action for better kidney care

Ken Ngwira, 13, from Malawi, underwent a profound transformation when...

5 March, 2024

Don’t tell me I can’t show me how I can

Christina Gilchrist, from the US, shares a poignant account of...

28 February, 2024

Dialysis Diaries: 19 Years Strong, Fighting for Kidney Health in Malawi

Samuel Kumwanje, 48, from Malawi, embarked on an unforeseen journey...

13 February, 2024

Closing the Diagnosis Gap: Navigating Chronic Kidney Disease in the Young and Fit

Benjamin Stokes, 34, from Maidenhead, South East England, recounts his...

23 January, 2024

Unveiling the power of social media in chronic kidney disease awareness

Pandian, 52, from India, shares his journey with Chronic Kidney...

9 January, 2024

Navigating Medication Access Challenges in Kidney Patients: A Perspective from Nigeria

Rev. Canon Victor A. I. Ezeibe, from Nigeria, explores the...

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