Raising awareness of the importance of kidney health globally 🌎 #WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthMatters
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Today, we mark #WorldKidneyDay! This year is extra special as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this global movement 🎉
The 2026 campaign #OurKidneysOurPlanet continues to focus on the prevention and early detection of kidney disease, while bringing planetary health into the conversation.
🎂 Share your WKD anniversary wishes with us: worldkidneyday.org/world-kid…
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Are your kidneys healthy?
Take this quick quiz to find out if you might be at risk of kidney disease 👉 kidneyquiz.theisn.org
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📢 Our new blog is live!
Renaye Coetzee shares Hanru’s journey through diabetes, stage 5 kidney failure, dialysis, and complications that have severely affected his vision. Through their story, she reflects on the challenges of living with serious illness, the importance of support, and why hope matters even when the road ahead is uncertain.
Read more here 👉 worldkidneyday.org/you-canno…
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🎬 “When I’m in the choir, I don’t feel like a sick person!” — Aurenis Choir participant
The 2026 #ISNFilmEvent winner, “Aurenis Choir: A Song of Hope,” shows how patients, healthcare professionals, and communities in Argentina come together through music, creating a space for connection, creativity, and hope. 🎶
The film reminds us that kidney care goes beyond medical treatment, highlighting the importance of emotional well-being and community support.
Your story could inspire the global kidney community next! 🌍
🎥 The 9th ISN Community Film Event is open for submissions. The winning film will be recognized at WCN'27 in Kuala Lumpur, with a travel grant and complimentary registration.
📅 Submit by November 4, 2026 ➡️ bit.ly/4bhRLd5
#ISNFilmEvent #ISNWCN @worldkidneyday @RenalidaMDP
🎥 WKD Ask Your Nephrologist video series
In this video, Alessandro Balducci, member of the WKD Joint Steering Committee, discusses how different treatments can address CKM health and manage related health conditions.
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🌍 #WorldKidneyDay brings people and communities together around the world to raise awareness about kidney health.
Are you planning an awareness-raising activity? 📍 Add it to our global map and help us showcase the many ways people are taking action for kidney health on World Kidney Day and beyond! 👉 worldkidneyday.org/get-invol…
#KidneyHealthMatters
High blood glucose levels can damage the kidneys over time, increasing the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Alongside high blood pressure, diabetes is one of the leading causes of kidney disease worldwide.
If you live with diabetes, talk to your healthcare professional about checking your kidney health regularly.
Learn more: worldkidneyday.org/about-kid…
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🧠 Today is World Stroke Day!
Did you know that 1 in 4 people are at risk of stroke in their lifetime? Knowing the signs and acting quickly can save lives. If you spot stroke symptoms, #ActFAST and seek emergency medical care immediately.
Heart, kidney and metabolic health are closely connected. Looking after these interconnected systems can help reduce the risk of serious conditions, including stroke.
Learn the signs, and act without delay. Every minute counts.
#WorldStrokeDay #ActFAST #WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthMatters
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📣 We’d love to hear from you! Share your updates, activities, or resources related to kidney health and advocacy from your region or organization to be featured in our upcoming #WorldKidneyDay newsletter.
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📢 The World Kidney Day Grant Program is open for applications!
This grant supports kidney health activities in low- and middle-income countries, helping bring World Kidney Day 2027 to life in communities around the world.
Is your organisation an ISN-affiliated society or an IFKF-WKA member? If you have an idea to raise awareness, engage your community and promote kidney health, this is your chance to make it happen.
📅 Applications are open until October 30, 2026.
🔗 Apply now: worldkidneyday.org/grants-pr…
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthMatters
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🎬 2025 #ISNFilmEvent Winner
“Sacred Gift” brings Indigenous voices and lived experiences to the forefront, highlighting perspectives on organ donation and transplantation that are too often overlooked.
The film shows the power of storytelling to raise awareness and ensure diverse patient and community experiences are heard. 🌍
Your story could inspire the global kidney community next.
🎥 The 9th ISN Community Film Event is now open for submissions. Share a short film featuring the experiences of people living with kidney disease, their families and communities, or the healthcare professionals who support them..
🏆 The winning film will be recognized at the 2027 World Congress of Nephrology, April 1–4, 2027, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the winner will receive a travel grant and complimentary congress registration.
📅 Submit your film by November 4, 2026 ➡️ bit.ly/4bhRLd5
#ISNWCN
🌍 On United Nations Day, we celebrate the power of countries and communities working together towards a better future.
Access to healthcare is a fundamental part of this vision. For kidney health, international cooperation can help address inequalities, strengthen health systems and expand access to prevention, early detection and treatment.
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthMatters #UnitedNationsDay
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Stress can affect everyone, but when it becomes prolonged, it can contribute to high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar levels, both risk factors for kidney disease.
Managing stress looks different for everyone. Do not be afraid to find what works for you, and don't hesitate to seek support when you need it.
Do you have any good tips to reduce your stress? Share it in the comments with our community 👇
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthMatters
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The IPNA @worldkidneyday Contest 2027 is now open for applications! 🎉
We invite you to submit a creative, practical project that raises awareness of kidney health and reflects the 2027 World Kidney Day theme: “Kidneys, Heart, and Metabolism: The Core of Your Health.”
📅 Deadline: December 11, 2026
🌏 Winning project(s) will be recognized at the IPNA 2027 Congress in Kyoto
Learn more & apply: theipna.org/ipna-world-kidne…
Kicking off #KidneyWk in Denver in style!
Come visit us at Booth 1057 and join the fun with our exciting Great Kidney Draw-Off, part of the 2027 Kidney Shape challenge.
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Share your kidney story on our blog!
Whether you’re a nephrologist, living with kidney disease, or supporting someone affected by it, your experience can help raise awareness and make a difference.
✍️ Ready to share your story? Log in or register to submit your blog post:
worldkidneyday.org/registrat…
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthMatters
💡 Did you know you can live with just one kidney?
Many people with one healthy kidney have normal kidney function and few or no health problems. The remaining kidney can adapt and increase its function to compensate for the missing one.
🩺 However, regular medical follow-up can help monitor kidney function and identify any potential problems early.
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📢 Join the World Kidney Day 2027 campaign challenge!
🌍 What if you looked at the world through a kidney-shaped lens?
For World Kidney Day 2027, we’re challenging you to find, create or capture something that resembles a kidney. It could be in nature, food, art, everyday objects or anywhere your imagination takes you!
📸 Share your kidney-shaped discovery on social media, tag @WorldKidneyDay and use #WorldKidneyDay and #KidneyHealthMatters.
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthMatters
🎥 WKD Ask Your Nephrologist video series
Cardiovascular, metabolic and kidney health are closely connected. Do you know how to detect potential health issues early?
In this video, Dr Augusto Cesar Soares dos Santos Jr., member of the World Kidney Day Joint Steering Committee, explains the screening options available to assess your cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic health.
Detect early to protect your kidney health!
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthMatters
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🎬 2024 #ISNFilmEvent Winner
“Local Strengths for Local Weaknesses: A Lifeline to Wellassa” shares a story from Sri Lanka of how local action and community strengths can help address gaps in kidney care. 🇱🇰
The film reminds us of the power of communities coming together to make a difference for people affected by kidney disease.
Your story could inspire the global kidney community next.🌍
The 9th ISN Community Film Event is now open for submissions. Share a short film featuring the experiences of people living with kidney disease, their families and communities, or the healthcare professionals who support them.
🏆 The winning film will be recognized at the 2027 World Congress of Nephrology, April 1–4, 2027, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the winner will receive a travel grant and complimentary congress registration.
📅 Submit your film by November 4, 2026 ➡️ bit.ly/4bhRLd5
#ISNFilmEvent #ISNWCN