President of @ISNkidneycare • Nephrologist, researcher, husband, father, Canadian, runner • #KidneyHealthMatters • Views my own
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The adoption of the @WHO kidney health resolution was a historic milestone, but resolutions alone do not save lives. Meaningful progress will depend on how Member States implement these commitments within their own health systems...
A new @TheLancet paper outlines how countries can implement the @WHO kidney health resolution.
The focus now: from political commitment → impact.
Read more: bit.ly/3PRXm2j
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We were delighted to host the @KorSocNeph–ISN Joint Symposium, Innovations and Advances in Kidney Disease Management, at @ksnmeeting
The session brought together leading experts to discuss global kidney health policy, telemedicine, translational research, and emerging approaches to chronic kidney disease care. We thank Professors @cellotonelli, Masaomi Nangaku, Soo Wan Kim, and Kook-Hwan Oh for sharing their valuable insights and expertise.
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📢 Save the date and join us in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for WCN'27 from April 1-4.
#⃣ Official hastag: #ISNWCN
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🩺 ISN co-signed the Constituency Statement 15.5, led by @ICNurses, emphasizing that an economy of health for all is impossible without sustained investment in the health workforce.
The statement highlighted that skilled, supported, and adequately resourced health professionals are essential to resilient health systems, quality care, patient safety, and economic growth. It also called for long-term workforce strategies that prioritize well-being, equity, education, leadership opportunities for women, and stronger primary healthcare systems.
Investing in health workers is investing in healthier societies and stronger economies.
🔗 Access all statements: bit.ly/4dn2K6C
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🫀 ISN co-signed Constituency Statement 12.6 on Health in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, led by @WorldHeartFed, highlighting the urgent need to accelerate progress on NCDs and universal health coverage.
The statement emphasized that cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and other NCDs remain the leading causes of death globally, yet continue to be underprioritized across health and political agendas. It also called for stronger primary healthcare, equitable access to prevention and treatment, and better integration of NCD services into health emergency preparedness and resilient health systems.
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🦷 ISN co-signed the statement 12.5, led by @IADR, calling for integrating oral health into primary healthcare to strengthen prevention, early detection, and management of chronic diseases through person-centered, prevention-focused care aligned with the WHO Global Oral Health Action Plan.
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⚕️ ISN co-signed the Constituency Statement 12.4, led by @WorldStrokeOrg, calling for stronger global action on stroke through integrated, equitable, and evidence-based care across the full continuum of prevention, acute treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term support, recognizing stroke as a major and growing contributor to death, disability, and economic burden worldwide.
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The ISN’s presence at #WHA79 was also reflected in its engagement with several constituency statements:
The ISN led a constituency statement under agenda item 12.1 “Follow-up to the political declaration of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases”
In addition, the ISN joined statements led by partner organizations, including:
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📣 The ISN led and delivered a joint Constituency Statement at #WHA79 under agenda Item 12.1: "Follow-up to the political declaration of #UNHLM on #NCDs," calling for integrated, person-centered approaches to circulatory health—including cardiovascular, kidney, respiratory diseases, and diabetes—through stronger primary healthcare systems, prevention, early detection, equitable access to care, and greater patient engagement to achieve SDG and universal health coverage targets.
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Encouraging discussions on kidney health at #WHA79, one year after the landmark @WHO resolution. The focus now is implementation: strengthening prevention, early detection, financing, and access to care to advance #UHC and reduce inequities worldwide. Because #KidneyHealthMatters
One year after the adoption of the first-ever @WHO resolution on kidney health, ISN joined key discussions at #WHA79 to help move from global commitment to practical implementation.
Two side events brought together policymakers, clinicians, and global health partners to explore how kidney health can be better integrated into universal health coverage (UHC), NCD strategies, and primary care systems. Discussions highlighted the importance of prevention, early detection, coordinated care models, and resilient health systems in improving outcomes for people living with kidney disease.
As ISN President @cellotonelli noted: “The focus is now on implementation, moving from the ‘why’ to the ‘how.’”
These conversations build momentum toward stronger, more equitable kidney care worldwide and support progress ahead of the 2027 UN High-Level Meeting on UHC.
#KidneyHealthMatters #GlobalHealth #NCDs #UHC #WHA79
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The adoption of the @WHO kidney health resolution was a historic milestone, but resolutions alone do not save lives. Meaningful progress will depend on how Member States implement these commitments within their own health systems...
A new @TheLancet paper outlines how countries can implement the @WHO kidney health resolution.
The focus now: from political commitment → impact.
Read more: bit.ly/3PRXm2j
#KidneyHealthMatters #WHA79
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This paper is designed to support that process by providing a practical approach to help countries identify priorities and advance kidney health in a measurable way.
bit.ly/49XjHlK
@rkalyes1 @SomkanyaT @anna_francis1 John Gill @RLou_meda @valerie_luyckx Aminu Bello
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A new @TheLancet paper outlines how countries can implement the @WHO kidney health resolution.
The focus now: from political commitment → impact.
Read more: bit.ly/3PRXm2j
#KidneyHealthMatters #WHA79
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One year after the adoption of the @WHO kidney health resolution, the focus is now on implementation, moving from the why to the how.
By connecting policy, primary care, and health financing, we can help translate global commitments into action.
#KidneyHealthMatters #WHA79
We were delighted to co-host the #WHA79 side event “Kidney Health for All: Delivering Comprehensive Care From Prevention to Treatment” with @Devex, bringing together representatives from governments, international organizations, and the global health community.
Discussions focused on how countries can operationalize the @WHO kidney health resolution through stronger integration of kidney care into UHC and broader NCD strategies. Participants highlighted the importance of cost-effective care models, early intervention, and resilient health systems.
ISN President @cellotonelli emphasized: “One year after the adoption of the WHO kidney health resolution, the focus is now on implementation, moving from the ‘why’ to the ‘how.’ By connecting policy, primary care, and health financing, we can help translate global commitments into practical action.”
The event was supported by @VantiveHealth, @Novartis, and @Boehringer
#WHA79 #KidneyHealthMatters #KidneyHealthForAll #GlobalHealth #NCDs #UHC
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We were delighted to co-host the #WHA79 side event “Kidney Health for All: Delivering Comprehensive Care From Prevention to Treatment” with @Devex, bringing together representatives from governments, international organizations, and the global health community.
Discussions focused on how countries can operationalize the @WHO kidney health resolution through stronger integration of kidney care into UHC and broader NCD strategies. Participants highlighted the importance of cost-effective care models, early intervention, and resilient health systems.
ISN President @cellotonelli emphasized: “One year after the adoption of the WHO kidney health resolution, the focus is now on implementation, moving from the ‘why’ to the ‘how.’ By connecting policy, primary care, and health financing, we can help translate global commitments into practical action.”
The event was supported by @VantiveHealth, @Novartis, and @Boehringer
#WHA79 #KidneyHealthMatters #KidneyHealthForAll #GlobalHealth #NCDs #UHC
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🌍 ISN at #WHA79
In just a few days, the International Society of Nephrology will be in Geneva for the World Health Assembly (May 18–23). Join us as we help turn global commitments into real-world action for kidney health ⬇️
#WHA79 #KidneyHealthMatters
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From global policy to frontline care, this faculty reflects the collaboration needed to turn the @WHO kidney health resolution into action.
Join the conversation 👇
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🔹 Official #WHA79 side event: "Gestational Diabetes and Beyond: Strengthening Primary Care for Integrated Reno-Metabolic Health Across the Life Course,” hosted by ISN in collaboration with the @IntDiabetesFed and the World Diabetes Foundation.
This session convenes global leaders from the governments of Tanzania, Kenya, and Guatemala, @UNFPA, the International Diabetes Federation, and the World Diabetes Foundation, highlighting the importance of integrated reno-metabolic care across the life course.
🕕 6 pm CEST
🖋️ Register (Note that entry is restricted to WHA badge holders only): eventbrite.com/e/official-si…
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🔹 “Kidney Health for All: Delivering Comprehensive Care from Prevention to Treatment,” in partnership with @Devex.
Confirmed speakers include healthcare providers, decision making authorities, and industry delegates. This session will focus on translating the @WHO kidney health resolution into practice through innovative, cost-effective care models.
🕗 8 am CEST
🖋️ pages.devex.com/kidney-healt…
With support from @VantiveHealth , @Novartis and @Boehringer
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As global attention turns to implementing recent commitments on kidney health, ISN will contribute to two key side events at the World Health Assembly #WHA79 on May 20 ⬇️
📷 ®WHO / Pierre Albouy
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