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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.

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…