Save your kidneys, save the planet

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Each year, World Kidney Day (marked on March 12) reminds us of an organ we often take for granted, until something goes wrong.

The theme for 2026, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet”, highlights a powerful idea: that protecting kidney health is not only about preventing disease, but also about safeguarding communities and building more sustainable healthcare systems.