World Kidney Day Observed on 13 March 2025.
Important Days
World Kidney Day (WKD) is a global campaign observed annually on the 2nd Thursday of March to highlight the critical role of kidneys in overall health and advocate for equal access to healthcare and medication worldwide. The day focuses on raising awareness about kidney disease, its impact, and the health challenges associated with it.
- WKD 2025 will be observed on 13 March 2025.
- WKD 2024 was observed on 14 March 2024, and WKD 2026 will be observed on 12 March 2026.
Main Point :- (i) Campaign Theme for WKD 2025: "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health," which emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention in preventing and managing kidney disease.
(ii) The concept of WKD was introduced by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF).
(iii) The inaugural WKD was launched on March 9, 2006 (Thursday) and fully inaugurated on March 8, 2007 (Thursday).
About the International Society of Nephrology (ISN)
President: Marcello Tonelli (Canada)
Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
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