The department of Nephrology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi observed “World Kidney Day 2015” on March 12, 2015. A health checkup and awareness camp was conducted by the Department of Nephrology at the District Collectorate, Ernakulam which was inaugurated by the Honorable Assistant Collector, Smt. Mrunmayi Joshi. Awareness lectures were delivered by doctors at the Department of Nephrology viz., Dr. George Kurian, Professor and Head; Dr. Rajesh R. Nair, Professor; and Dr. Anil Mathew, Associate Professor. Proteinuria detection camps were conducted at primary health centers located at Cheranellore, Kalamassery, Edapally and Thrikkakara. Nearly one thousand people were screened for proteinuria on a single day and several thousands of pamphlets on kidney disease awareness were distributed at various parts of the city.
