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YIELD Hub is at the 78th World Health Assembly!

From 19–24 May, Sonali Silva and Dina Chaerani will be representing YIELD Hub in Geneva to advocate for youth partnership in public health solutions.

Are you attending ? Let’s connect and strive for a healthier, more inclusive future. 💪

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May 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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"In 2025, the first-ever WHO resolution on kidney health was adopted at #WHA78. Kidney health featured prominently in the UN political declaration on NCDs... But recognition alone is not enough. The challenge now is to turn these commitments into action at country level..." Marcello Tonelli
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March 28, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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With the adoption of the Kidney Health Resolution at the 78th World Health Assembly #WHA78, we’ve reached a historic milestone. However, true impact comes from turning global commitments into action.
#HLM4 #UNGA #UNGA80 #KidneyHealthMatters
December 16, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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🌍 We are in New York! In just a few moments, the ISN–@Devex event kicks off on the sidelines of #UNGA80.

After the historic adoption of the Kidney Health Resolution at #WHA78, it’s time to turn commitments into action.

Follow our updates today! #HLM4 #UNGA #KidneyHealthMatters
September 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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“After years of hard work, a key milestone was reached with the kidney health resolution at #WHA78. We now urge all UN Member States to support efforts to tackle the global burden of kidney disease.” Muhammad Iqbal Abdul Hafidz, ISN Advocacy WG Deputy Chair
#KidneyHealthMatters #UNGA79 #HLM4
July 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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To ensure kidney disease is included in the #HLM4 declaration, ISN and 21 partners co-signed a joint statement to all UN Member States—urging a more inclusive NCD response and reaffirming #WHA78.
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#KidneyHealthMatters #UNGA79
July 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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📢 Launched at #WHA78, ISN’s new fact sheet highlights the overlooked burden of rare kidney diseases (RKDs) and urges coordinated action to improve outcomes for patients and families.

🧾 Read more: http://lite.spr.ly/6...

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June 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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#WHA78 may be over, but the ISN remains committed to supporting @who.int and member states in turning the kidney health resolution into real action. Recognition is just the start—now it's time for implementation that drives impact.

#KidneyHealthMatters
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May 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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We led a joint statement with 10 @who.int non-state actors calling for integrated NCD strategies that place kidney health at the core of efforts to reduce the NCD burden and achieve #SDG 3.4 👉 lite.spr.ly/6002HfrM

In addition, the ISN co-signed 3 more statements 👉 lite.spr.ly/6004HfrO

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May 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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The ISN marked a historic week at #WHA78, driving momentum for global kidney health. Through a strong multi-stakeholder statement and a high-level event with @devex.com, ISN helped pave the way for the first-ever @who.int kidney disease resolution, led by Guatemala.

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May 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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🌍 ISN co-signed the constituency statement on item 14, led by the NCD Alliance, calling for stronger action on NCDs as a key part of achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. A healthier future demands urgent, inclusive health system investment.

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#WHA78
May 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧, our newsletter is out:
• Victory for kidney health: @who.int adopts landmark resolution at #WHA78
• New ISN fact sheet highlights the burden of rare kidney diseases
• New joint global initiative with @directrelief.org to protect kidney patients in crisis
• and more
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May 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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The ISN welcomes the adoption of the resolution "Reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases through promotion of kidney health and strengthening prevention and control of kidney disease" at #WHA78, a landmark achievement in the global fight against kidney disease.

#KidneyHealthMatters
May 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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🌍 History made! For the first time, kidney care is on the global health agenda. #WHA78 adopted a landmark resolution recognizing kidney health in the fight against #NCDs.

👏 Thanks to Guatemala and the global kidney community for making this possible!

#KidneyHealthMatters
May 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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"NCD prevention often focuses on the ‘5x5’ framework, but there is a sixth, often overlooked giant: kidney disease. We urge Member States to recognize this silent epidemic and adopt the kidney health resolution," stated Thailand.

#KidneyHealthMatters #WHA78
May 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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“With 674 million people affected, CKD is a silent global crisis; urgent action is needed to ensure early diagnosis, equitable access to care, and integration into national health strategies,” stated José Francisco Calí Tzay, Permanent Representative of Guatemala to @ungeneva.bsky.social

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May 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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The follow-up to the Political Declaration of the Third #UNHLM on #NCDs is underway at #WHA78. A key item on the agenda is the vote on the resolution "Reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases through promotion of kidney health and strengthening prevention and control of kidney disease."
May 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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📣 The ISN led and delivered a joint constituency statement at #WHA78 under Agenda Item 13.1 focused on the urgent need to prioritize circulatory health, including kidney disease, CVD, and diabetes, in global NCD strategies ahead of the 2025 #UNHLM on #NCDs.

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May 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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José Francisco Calí Tzay, Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United Nations Office at Geneva, with ISN President Marcello Tonelli, during #WHA78
May 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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“Kidney disease is common, deadly, preventable, and treatable,” said ISN President Marcello Tonelli at the @devex.com #WHA78 side event. With 850M affected globally, now is the time to act. We applaud Guatemala and co-sponsors for backing the resolution—let’s get it voted on and implemented!
May 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: Join ISN & @devex.com at #WHA78 side event: Kidney Health Matters: A Policy Imperative for Economic Resilience
🕣 8:30 CEST
👉 Attend or join the live stream: pages.devex.com/kidn...
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May 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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🌍 The ISN is at #WHA78, urging Member States to support the @who.int kidney resolution. We’re delivering a joint statement with 10 WHO NSAs calling for kidney health-centered NCD strategies and co-signing 3 more. Tomorrow we co-host a high-level event with @devex.com on kidney care & #UHC.
May 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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As WHA78 unites global health leaders, kidney care must stay a priority. 🗳️ We urge Member States to back the kidney health resolution. Explore the ISN-GKHA Map for key insights.

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#ISNGKHA #WHA78 #KidneyHealthMatters #UHC
International Society of Nephrology: ISN-Global Kidney Health Atlas
Explore comprehensive data on global kidney care readiness and delivery across countries and regions. Based on the International Society of Nephrology's worldwide survey, this interactive atlas helps inform healthcare policy and advocacy for improved kidney disease treatment.
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May 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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On the road to #WHA78, the ISN Manifesto is our guiding light—shaping the Kidney Health Resolution with bold goals: universal access to dialysis, transplants, and a stronger kidney health workforce.

📖 Read it: http://lite.spr.ly/6... #KidneyHealthMatters
May 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🔗 Read Guatemala’s letter: thelancet.com/journals/lan...

#KidneyHealthMatters #WHA78 #NCDs #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth
Reducing the burden of chronic kidney disease in the world
For the first time ever, Guatemala is calling for the 78th World Health Assembly, taking place from May 19 to 27, 2025, to adopt a resolution that reduces the burden of non-communicable diseases throu...
thelancet.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM