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ISN - KDIGO - WONCA JOINT WEBINAR The session also featured presentations by Dr Vivekanand Jha, Past-President of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and Dr Magdalena Madero, Chair of the ISN Latin American Regional Board.
"The importance of primary care for CKD management is key. It's critical that the international nephrology community join efforts with other societies, like KDIGO and WONCA to better care for patients" DR VIVEKANAND JHA
PAST-PRESIDENT OF ISN
ISN-KDIGO CKD EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND INTERVENTION TOOLKIT Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes substantial global morbidity and increases cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, so identifying and treating it at the earliest stages is a worldwide imperative. To this end, the ISN and KDIGO launched a series of tools for CKD early identification and intervention aimed at kidney health professionals, primary care physicians and nurses working in primary care settings. The website includes a series of resources for CKD early identification, including: Quick guides and infographics Teaching tools for health teams Resources for patients Conference report and articles Webinars and webcasts
According to ISN, there are 850 million people living with kidney disease worldwide. “The number of Chronic kidney disease is highest in lowincome countries and lower, middle-income country, however, a consensus to treat it is needed”
Discover and access these tools:
CKD Early Identification and Intervention Toolkit
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