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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global health challenge, but within it, rare kidney diseases (RKD) disproportionately affect children and young adults, often leading to kidney failure. Although the causes of RKDs are often poorly understood, new treatments are emerging, making early and accurate diagnosis more critical than ever. 

The second global report on hypertension, released by the World Health Organization, revealed that 1.4 billion people are living with hypertension. Despite it being largely preventable and treatable, hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often neglected. Urgent action to reduce the burden of high blood pressure could improve health outcomes for millions and ease the…

This month, the Nordic Rare Disease summit will gather experts and advocates to explore solutions and advance the Roadmap for Rare Diseases – a strategy focused on early diagnosis and patient empowerment to inform better policy and reduce the burden on patients and health systems.

NCDs are the world’s most burdensome illnesses, in terms of both their economic and social toll. But by prioritizing early diagnosis and investment in CKM care, policymakers can chart a new path for global health.