World Kidney Day:
Celebrated on the second Thursday in March, the mission of World Kidney Day is to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.
World Kidney Day 2013:
March 14th, 2013 will mark the eighth World Kidney Day – a day of global action jointly organized by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF).
In 2013 World Kidney Day is focusing on Acute Kidney Injury.Kidneys for life: “Stop Kidney Attack!”
History of World Kidney Day (WKD):
World Kidney Day started in 2006 and has not stopped growing ever since. Every year, the campaign highlights a particular theme.
2013 Kidneys for Life - Stop Kidney Attack!
2012 Donate - Kidneys for Life - Receive
2011 Protect your kidneys: Save your heart
2010 Protect your kidneys: Control diabetes
2009 Protect your kidneys: Keep your pressure down
2008 Your amazing kidneys!
2007 CKD: Common, harmful and treatable
2006 Are your kidneys OK?
Related Links:
http://www.worldkidneyday.org/