World Kidney Day is celebrated as a worldwide wellbeing and mindfulness campaign which spotlights the significance of kidneys, decreasing the effect of kidney diseases. Every year, World Kidney Day is observed on the 2nd Thursday of March. For 2022, the day is to be observed on March 10.
History and Significance of the Day
The World Kidney day was first recognized by the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations in the year 2006. The day intends to bring issues to light among individuals who have kidney-related issues and the treatment and effect of kidney ailments.
World Kidney Day is a worldwide mission that spotlights on the significance of battling with kidney disease. Every year, this day is recognized by the health organizations to assist individuals with forestalling kidney sickness and also making them aware to take necessary precautions for living a healthy lifestyle. Various campaigns are organized for spreading the awareness messages about kidney diseases.
Purpose of the Day
- It empowers a precise evaluation of patients with diabetes and hypertension for CKD.
- It also supports preventive behaviors.
- It teaches generally clinical experts about their critical job in identifying and diminishing the dangers of CKD.
Theme of the Day
The theme of World Kidney Day for 2022 is declared by the Joint Steering Committee as ‘Kidney Health for All’.