Aminah Shakir

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…

In 2024, the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health saw an emerging consensus that the rising prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) needs to be addressed. Policymakers are recognizing that with an aging, increasingly at-risk population, immediate action is needed to allow for the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of CKD.