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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]World Kidney Day<\/a>, a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations \u2013 World Kidney Alliance (IFKF-WKA), is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of kidney health and reducing the burden of kidney disease worldwide.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Who we are” shape=”round” color=”danger” size=”xl” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldkidneyday.org%2Fwho-we-are%2F||target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text]Held every year on the second Thursday in March, WKD unites hundreds of organizations and individuals in hosting events, activities, and campaigns to spotlight the importance of kidney health.<\/p>\n

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  • Create a WKD event in your community<\/li>\n
  • Follow & engage with WKD on social media<\/li>\n
  • Subscribe to the WKD newsletter for the latest updates<\/li>\n
  • Share the message to help raise awareness globally<\/li>\n
  • Write a story for the WKD blog<\/li>\n
  • Become a WKD Champion<\/li>\n
  • Become a campaign supporter (for for-profit organizations)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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