World Kidney Day being observed on 14 March, 2019 i.e. second Thursday of the month. Several events are being held across the country on the occasion to highlight that diabetes and high blood pressure are key risk factors for Chronic Kidney Disease.
About:
When observed: This Day is observed annually on the second Thursday in March. It was first observed in 2006.
Bodies involved: WKD is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF).
Objective: To create awareness on the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease.
Theme: The theme this year is Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere, which calls for universal health coverage for prevention and early treatment of kidney disease.
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