IKA Highlights Lack of Awareness of High Prevalence of Kidney Disease on World Kidney Day as local volunteers support charity fundraising drive after 4 year hiatus
The Irish Kidney Association and the HSE National Renal Office (NRO) are coming together to raise awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on World Kidney Day, March 14, 2024. With statistics revealing that 1 in 10 people of the general population, and 1 in 7 people in Ireland over the age of 50, have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), the focus of the campaign is to urge individuals to take action and prioritise kidney health, especially given its close links to diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Additionally, the World Kidney Day 2024 campaign marks the return of the Irish Kidney Association’s national fundraising campaign after a four-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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