World Kidney Day is a global initiative spearheaded by the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations. The aim of the campaign is to improve global awareness about kidney health, especially chronic kidney disease (CKD). In fact, the theme of World Kidney Day for 2022 is “Kidney Health for All”, as the Joint Steering Committee calls on us to bridge the knowledge gap to better kidney care at every level of healthcare. 

 

CKD is both common and extremely harmful. Unfortunately, it is also often overshadowed by the prevalence of other serious diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. According to the WKD campaign, kidney disease-related mortality is on the rise and is projected to be the fifth leading cause of death by 2040. It is clear that a public awareness campaign is what the world needs to better understand and care for our kidneys. 

 

The kind of educational and care work that renal nurses demonstrate for their patients cannot be overlooked on this day. WKD is an opportunity for these nurses to share their expertise in their own professional communities as as with the public to bridge the knowledge gap to better kidney care!

 

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