World Kidney Day is a global health awareness campaign that mainly focuses on the importance of kidneys, reducing the frequency of kidney diseases. world Kidney Day is celebrated annually on the 2nd Thursday of March month and hence this year, it is being observed on 10th March.
World Kidney Day: History & Significance
Kidneys filter the blood ad help in passing waste in the form of urine. The International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations have started the observance of this day and it was first celebrated in the year 2006.
World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness among people who have kidney-related problems and the treatment & impact of kidney illness.
World Kidney Day 2024: Theme
The World Kidney Day 2024 theme is ‘Kidney health for all’, with the campaign focusing to improve kidney health.