19th World Kidney Day 2024

Studies have shown that, 850 million people are affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), with over 2 million people worldwide receiving dialysis or living with a kidney transplant.

The 19th World Kidney Day is observed on 14th March 2024. The call to action is “Kidney Health for All – Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice". This call to access is for people to take action for advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice.

This is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the IFKF-WKA (International Federation of Kidney Foundations-World Kidney Alliance) to promote World Kidney Health by reaching out to Patients, Caregivers, Doctors, Patients care organisations and Kidney Foundations, Governments and Policy makers all over the world.

TANKER Foundation is a member of the IFKF-WKA and at present Mrs.Latha Kumaraswami, Managing Trustee ,TANKER Foundation is also the first women President of the IFKF-WKA and a Joint Steering Committee Member on the World Kidney Day Steering Committee which comprises of members from the ISN and the IFKF-WKA.

Every year TANKER conducts various activities to highlight OUR AMAZING KIDNEYS so that more people may be made aware of this dreaded disease, its causes and prevention.

Road show programs by Theatre Artiste written and directed by Actor Aravinth Sundar and his team of young actors. Followed by a Walkathon in collaboration with Mehta Hospital on 10th March in front of Thalappakatti restaurant - 10th March at Besant Nagar Beach. On 13th March Fancy dress competition and drawing competition conducted for the kids of Granny's day care play school, Virugambakkam.

On 14th March Road Show program conducted at Natesan Park, T. Nagar for the general public. 14th March Road Show program conducted at  Jeeva Park, T. Nagar  for the general public. Also on 14th March screening camp conducted at ARJ Party Hall, Anna Nagar at 10 am to 2 pm for 200 auto drivers (BMI, Sugar level, BP, Creatinine level and Doctor Consultation).This will be an ongoing programme and we hope to cover 1.65 Lakhs auto drivers in Chennai in a phased manner. 14 Dialysis Units and Admin Office teams Distributed Caps, Bookmarks and TANKER Awareness leaflets to our Patients, Attendees, Out patients, Amma Unavagam, Bus stand, Auto stand, Roadside shops, Petrol bunks, Medical shops, Two wheeler showrooms, Besant Nagar Beach, School, Temple car parking, Railway station, Corporation lab staff, etc.

 The TANKER Awareness team conducted road shows and awareness programs at Chennai and Madurai in schools and colleges. WKD posters and messages sent through social media and emails to various corporate organizations. The GCC Ripon Building was lit up in the WKD colours. Many GCC billboards carried the WKD message (The 8 Golden Rules of Kidney Care). This was requested by IFKF-WKA and the TANKER Foundation. WKD tweet by our Goodwill Ambassador Actor Suriya, Mr. Gagandeep Singh  Additional Chief Secretary to Government (Health and Family Welfare Department) and Additional Chief Secretary / Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation. WKD Standees were placed at arrival and departure terminals of Chennai Airport along with Airport Authorities of India and leaflets were distributed to passengers.