Kidney Health SA

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Promote

Prevention

and Educate

Every

KIDNEY

Counts

Know the Signs

Save a Life

Reflect n Recognize

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to all kidney conditions where a person has evidence of kidney damage and/or reduced kidney function that lasts for three months or more. There are five recognised CKD stages. Stage 1 is the mildest form, gradually progressing through to stage 5 also known as end stage kidney disease (ESKD).

ROADSHOWS & CAMPAIGNS

This campaign will be captured live with all the engagements, traveling, camping, cooking, dialysing, exhibitions, education, screening, and interviews with the aim to make a documentary that can be televised by the partnering production company.

DONOR & VOLUNTEER

Every kidney matters. By protecting your own, supporting others, and considering organ donation, you can help save lives.

OBJECTIVES:

Raise awareness about Kidney Health.
Educate the general public about kidney health, risk factors and prevention
Encourage regular kidney screening and early detection
Promote organ donation as a life-saving act.
Build empathy and community support for individuals living with kidney failure.

DONATE!

WHAT IS CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD)

Kidney disease (also called renal disease) is a general term for when the kidneys are damaged and don’t function as they should. If kidney damage happens quickly and the kidneys recover, for example from an accident or infection, it is called acute kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to all kidney conditions where a person has evidence of kidney damage and/or reduced kidney function that lasts for three months or more. There are five recognised CKD stages. Stage 1 is the mildest form, gradually progressing through to stage 5 also known as end stage kidney disease (ESKD).