{"id":47701,"date":"2025-05-23T14:31:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/?p=47701"},"modified":"2025-05-26T07:37:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T07:37:22","slug":"historic-win-for-kidney-health-as-who-adopts-global-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/blog\/2025\/05\/23\/historic-win-for-kidney-health-as-who-adopts-global-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic win for kidney health as WHO adopts global resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Geneva \u2014 May 23, 2025[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747911457426{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) welcomes the adoption of the World Health Organization (WHO) kidney health resolution<\/a>\u00a0at the 78th World Health Assembly, a landmark achievement in the global fight against kidney disease.<\/p>\n

This historic step marks the first time kidney health has been formally prioritized within the WHO noncommunicable diseases (NCD) agenda, paving the way for earlier detection, better prevention, improved access to treatment, and stronger health systems in alignment with the United Nation\u2019s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.4. and 3.8.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747911471520{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

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A unified push for kidney health in response to global urgency<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jos\u00e9 Francisco Cal\u00ed Tzay, Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United Nations Office at Geneva, with ISN President Marcello Tonelli during WHA78<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This milestone results from years of dedicated efforts by nephrology societies, healthcare professionals, patient advocates, civil society, and other stakeholders to recognize and address the alarming and growing burden of kidney disease, especially in low- and middle-income countries.<\/p>\n

ISN President Marcello Tonelli commented, \u201cToday is a turning point for kidney health, thanks to Guatemala\u2019s leadership and the growing awareness among Member States of how widespread and serious kidney disease really is. It\u2019s inspiring to see so many groups \u2014 including those focused on diabetes and heart health \u2014 came together in support, showing just how central kidney care is to the fight against chronic diseases.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]ISN Patient Liaison Advisory Group<\/a> member and policy director of the UK\u2019s leading kidney patient support charity, Kidney Care UK, Fiona Loud, also emphasized the importance of the outcome, stating: \u201cSeeing kidney disease prevention receive this international recognition \u2014 and the UK government adopting and supporting the resolution \u2014 is a significant moment for the kidney community.\u201d<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next: from resolution to action
\n<\/strong>The ISN thanks all those who have supported the resolution and is ready to support Member States in implementing its commitments. “Passing this resolution is only the beginning,\u201d states Professor Tonelli, \u201cNow we must follow-through and turn words into actions: We need steady investment, teamwork across sectors, and real action in every corner of the globe. This isn\u2019t just about better kidney care \u2014 it\u2019s about making healthcare fairer and more accessible for everyone, especially in lower-income countries that need it most.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join the movement
\n<\/strong>Visit theisn.org<\/a> to learn more about how you can support the implementation of the resolution and stay updated on advocacy actions. #KidneyHealthMatters | #WHA78 | #GlobalHealth <\/strong><\/p>\n

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