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The ISN works with partners, policymakers, and the global kidney community to translate this momentum into meaningful, country-level impact.<\/p>\n
A turning point for kidney health<\/h3>\n
These milestones embed kidney disease within global health policy and create a clear mandate for countries to take action.<\/p>\n
WHO kidney health resolution<\/strong><\/p>\n In May 2025, the World Health Assembly adopted the first-ever WHO resolution on kidney health<\/a>.<\/p>\n This milestone was supported by a global advocacy effort, including an open letter endorsed by partners worldwide.<\/p>\n UN political declaration on NCDs and mental health<\/strong><\/p>\n In December 2025, kidney health was included for the first time in a UN political declaration on NCDs and mental health.<\/a><\/p>\n ISN and partners also advocated for the inclusion of kidney health<\/a> in the declaration ahead of its adoption.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Global recognition is only the first step. The priority now is implementation.<\/p>\n By integrating kidney health into national health strategies, countries will be able to strengthen prevention, improve early diagnosis, and expand access to treatment within broader NCD and primary care systems.<\/p>\n Delivering on these commitments requires:<\/p>\n K<\/span>idney health must also be at the heart of sustainable universal health coverage (UHC). The\u00a0<\/span><\/span>ISN\u2019s August 2026 position paper<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0outlines priorities for financing sustainable, people-centred NCD care, emphasizing investment in prevention, early detection, and integrated kidney care to improve outcomes, protect people from financial hardship, and support progress toward SDG 3.8.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Download this one-page resource summarizing practical steps governments can take to begin implementing the WHO kidney health resolution.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n ISN supports this by working with Member States, partners, and the global kidney community to ensure kidney disease is effectively embedded within national and global health responses. This work is aligned with the ISN Manifesto<\/a>, which outlines priorities for advancing kidney health globally, and informed by international consensus, including the ASN\u2013ERA\u2013ISN joint statement<\/a> on chronic kidney disease and the global public health agenda.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, ISN will convene a Global Implementation Summit, providing a platform to assess progress, share best practices, and accelerate coordinated action worldwide.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Contact the ISN Advocacy team<\/strong><\/p>\n Get in touch with us for inquiries, collaborations, or support at advocacy@theisn.org<\/a>.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1777535003552{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” el_class=”reg-box-ind reg-box”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1750921380256{padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”18044″ img_size=”200×63″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”.vc_custom_1777535507007{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/in-action\/advocacy\/who\/”][vc_column_text]Discover our work with the WHO <\/strong><\/p>\n The ISN is recognized as a non-state actor in official relations with the WHO, participating in their World Health Assembly and Executive Board meetings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” animation_delay=”600″ el_class=”reg-box-travel reg-box”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1750921393900{padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”52718″ img_size=”200×63″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” css=”.vc_custom_1777535498928{margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}” link=”https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/in-action\/advocacy\/ecosoc\/”][vc_column_text]Discover our work with the UN<\/strong><\/p>\n Since 2021, the ISN has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations\u2019 (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”.shadowy-box” css=”.vc_custom_1777535055330{margin-right: 5px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Help expand access to kidney care<\/strong><\/p>\n ISN advocacy work is made possible through the commitment of ISN members and partners. Support initiatives like this by joining ISN or making a donation.<\/p>\n Become an ISN member<\/a> Donate to support kidney care<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1777534910624{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/27.jpeg?id=53639) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”more-resources”]Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest updates<\/strong><\/p>\n Receive quarterly updates and stay informed about ISN\u2019s advocacy impact.<\/p>\n Subscribe now <\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”more-resources”]Discover our work with the UN<\/strong><\/p>\n Since 2021, the ISN has Special Consultative Status with the United Nations\u2019 (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).<\/p>\n Learn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”more-resources”]Subscribe to our newsletter to receive latest updates<\/strong><\/p>\n Receive quarterly updates and stay informed about ISN\u2019s advocacy impact.<\/p>\n Subscribe now <\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”more-resources”]Get involved with ISN advocacy work\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The ISN offers a wide range of resources, initiatives, and programs to advance global kidney health.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Turning commitments into action<\/h3>\n
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A Lancet paper<\/a>, led by ISN experts, outlines practical steps to help countries implement the WHO kidney health resolution.<\/p>\n