Every year on the second Thursday of March, the world celebrates an important event – World Kidney Day. In 2022, it will be celebrated on March 10. The event was launched by the International Federation of Kidney Foundations with the World Society of Nephrology in 2006. Ukraine joined the event in 2008.

World Kidney Day aims to draw society’s attention to nephrological diseases, raise awareness about the functioning of the kidneys and the importance of the role of this organ, and involve people in the implementation of preventive measures.

To Kidney Day specialists organize meetings at which they discuss the possibilities of developing drugs and medical equipment and exchange experience.

Kidney diseases have serious consequences and often do not go away without a trace, so it is important to follow the rules of prevention. First of all, bad habits, as well as improper nutrition, other diseases, a sedentary lifestyle, etc., negatively affect the health of the kidneys. In addition, specialists recommend monitoring blood pressure, regularly taking tests and drinking enough water.