Hosted by the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health (GloPAKH), this World Health Assembly side-event aims to shed light on the urgent need to address chronic kidney diseases (CKD) as a prominent non-communicable disease (NCD) and prioritize it on the global health agenda.
Considering the significant impact and burden of CKD, patient-centered and evidence-based policies are crucial to enhance access to CKD screening worldwide. This event seeks to translate discussions into actionable steps for enhancing CKD screening and management.
Join us in Geneva as we gather policy makers, civil society members, and patient representatives to advocate for the prioritization of CKD on the global health agenda. By uniting our voices, we can catalyze meaningful change and progress in the fight against CKD.
Timetable
12:00 - 12:15 - Networking & Gathering
12:30 - 12:45 - Welcome and Introductions
12:20 - 12:50 - Panel Discussion: The Lived Experience of People with CKD
12:50 - 13:20 - The Policymaker’s Perspective
13:20 - 13:35 - The Perspective from World Health Organization
13:35 - 13:50 - CKD and NCD Advocacy
13:50 - 14:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action