Aminah Shakir

On October 13, 2026, the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health (GloPAKH) and the Partnership for Women’s Wellness (PWW) participated in the European Kidney Forum 2026, hosted by the European Kidney Health Alliance at the European Parliament in Brussels. Following the theme “Kidney Health Disparities: Addressing the Gender Gap,” policymakers, clinicians, patients and advocates examined…

By Antonia King, CompCure When I heard the words C3 glomerulopathy for the first time, my world as a 15-year-old stopped for a moment. C3 glomerulopathy, or C3G, is a complement-mediated rare kidney disease with an estimated incidence of one to two cases per million. This may sound like a very small number. But behind…

Chronic kidney disease is receiving long-overdue attention as a global health priority. In 2025, the World Health Assembly adopted its first resolution on kidney health, a landmark step for a disease projected to become the fifth leading cause of death by 2040. But recognition alone will not improve outcomes. Real progress depends on translating awareness into earlier diagnosis, equitable access to care and stronger support for patients. 

Alongside the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health and Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health convened a roundtable bringing together patient advocates, clinicians and health ministers from across the globe. The message from the room was clear: The moment is now to translate accelerating global momentum for kidney…

March 12 is World Kidney Day, a time to reflect on the impact of kidney disease and take policy action. The International Society of Nephrology’s 2026 campaign for World Kidney Day is titled “Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.” By prioritizing prevention, early detection and timely management of kidney disease, health systems can Make the Change for Kidney Health to benefit patients, health systems and the environment.  

March is Kidney Month—a time to recognize a vital organ that filters toxins, supports whole-body health and connects with the entire human-body system.  

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often called a “silent” condition – and for millions of women worldwide, that silence comes at a cost. An estimated 800 million people worldwide live with some form of kidney disease, many unaware until significant damage has already occurred. Women, particularly after midlife, face unique biological and social factors that…

On June 24, MEP Ignazio R. Marino and the European Diabetes Forum (EUDF) organized an event at the European Parliament addressing the urgent need to tackle the growing burden of diabetes and obesity. This gathering of European policymakers, healthcare professionals and patient advocates highlighted a fundamental truth: these conditions cannot be addressed in isolation, especially…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects nearly 850 million people worldwide. Yet, it remains vastly underdiagnosed, often progressing without symptoms until late stages. In fact, fewer than 10% of those with CKD even realize they have it. As populations age and risk factors like diabetes and hypertension increase, CKD prevalence is growing. The scale and urgency…