WKD 2018 Scientific Editorial – Women and kidney disease
Every year, a scientific editorial is written for the occasion of World Kidney Day. The papers are researches on scientifically relevant topics that links to the campaign as a scientific basis for the annual theme.Each editorial is written by nephrologists working for the campaign on a voluntary basis and is usually published in more than 50 scientific […]
2018 Campaign Image
Here you can find the WKD 2018 campaign image. It is the graphic representation of our 2018 theme “Kidneys & Women’s Health. Include, Value, Empower” In the right column you will find downloads of different sizes of this image and different languages. The size in pixel or format is marked in the name of the […]
WKD 2017 Press Release
Official World Kidney Day 2017 Press Release
Regional Report WKD 2017
Here you can find regional reports that our champions kindly provided us with. Please take a look at the PDFs to have a better understanding of activities organised in various regions.
Kidney Disease & Obesity – Joint Position
In the context of our advocacy activities, we have developed a Joint Position in collaboration with the World Obesity Federation(WOF) on this year’s topic “Kidney Disease & Obesity”. This document summarises some key data on kidney disease, obesity and their relation, and includes a few population based policies and strategies that governments and policy makers should implement to increase […]
WKD 2017 Scientific Editorial – Obesity and kidney disease: hidden consequences of the epidemic
Every year, a scientific editorial is written for the occasion of World Kidney Day. The papers are researches on scientifically relevant topics that links to the campaign as a scientific basis for the annual theme.Each editorial is written by nephrologists working for the campaign on a voluntary basis and is usually published in more than 50 scientific […]
#move4kidneys Banner
Here you can find the banner to promote our online initiative #move4kidneys Celebrate World Kidney Day and GET MOVING! On March 9, 2017, we invited everyone to get up and get moving to celebrate their kidneys. “#move4kidneys” is a symbolic gesture to remember that kidneys are vital organs and that they should be taken care […]
WKD 2017 – Template letter to health ministries
This is a template letter that you can use for your advocacy actions. It is addressed to health ministries and policy makers and it includes a presentation of this year’s World Kidney Day focus “Kidney Disease & Obesity. Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Kidneys”, as well as suggestions of Calls to Action. We hope you will find it useful.
2017 WKD Campaign Toolkit
We have created a Campaign Toolkit that includes: a short description of World Kidney Day a text explaining the 2017 focus “Kidney Disease & Obesity” and some key messages around it tips and ideas on how to get involved in the campaign 2017 call to action #move4kidneys Social Media toolkit – tweets ideas for you […]
#MoveYourFeet Social Media Kit
Celebrate World Kidney Day with us and GET MOVING! On March 10, 2016, we invite everyone to get up and get moving to celebrate their kidneys. “Move Your Feet” for World Kidney Day is a symbolic gesture to remember that kidneys are vital organs and that they should be taken care of. It is a way to make […]
