Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital led by the Chief Executive Officer Dr. Philip Kirwa today joined the World in marking the World Kidney Day (WKD), 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Observed every year on the second Thursday of March, the World Kidney Day is a global health campaign aimed at raising awareness about kidney health and the importance of early detection and prevention of kidney diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year’s theme is : “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It emphasizes the need for early screening to rule out kidney disease before it progresses to advanced stages where it presents a burden to both the patient and the healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Peter Koech, Ag. Head of Nephrology Department, highlighted that there is need for prompt and continued screening as this can help avert complications and reduce the disease burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CEO in his remarks, stated that the World Kidney Day provides an opportunity for Kenyans to understand and reflect on their health and establish actions for sustaining healthy kidneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that a prevention-focused awareness campaign will help in lowering the kidney disease burden by identifying risk factors like uncontrolled blood pressure, diabetes , cardiovascular disease and obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early detection can make a huge impact through simple blood and urine tests, which also help in diagnosis before the disease becomes severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nephrology Department conducted free screening for kidney health at MTRH\u2019s Memorial Grounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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