The latest publication of EKHA provides an in-depth overview of the elements that constitute the current challenges in kidney disease. The publication, which can be used for advocacy purposes, emphasizes the urgent need to reduce the rapidly growing burden of kidney disease worldwide. In Europe, it is estimated that 100...
A recent paper to which Prof. Raymond Vanholder, EKHA President, contributed, looked into structures, organisation, and services for the management of kidney failure across the Western European region. There has been a steady increase in kidney failure in Western Europe. This rise in burden is mainly attributable to ageing populations and...
EKHA contributed to a recent survey assessing the opinions and experiences of patients with end-stage kidney diseases (ESKD) on treatment modalities. The survey asked ESKD patients about their experience of KRT and the factors that influenced their choice of treatment. The survey provided a number of findings about ESKD patient’s access...
A recent article, led by the Nephrology Public Policy Committee (NPPC) of the European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA), proposes a model to promote clinical collaboration on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Europe. AKI is an essential element of clinical nephrology but is often neglected. The...
In 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became a binding law in the EU and led to uncertainty in the research community. A recent study, to which the European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA) contributed, assesses the main principles of GDPR in relation to biomedical research. It reviews the practical...
The European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA) recently contributed to a survey analysing the factors shaping nephrologists’ choices about treatment modalities for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) across Europe. According to the survey, most European nephrologists are in favour of increasing the uptake of kidney transplantation, home dialysis and comprehensive conservative...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest U.S. kidney patient organization, today joined the European Kidney Patients’ Federation (EKPF) and the European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA) in a new collaboration designed to expand the role of kidney patient consumers as central influencers in policy deliberations related to...
Today on World Kidney Day, The European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA) would like to bring attention to the ever-growing technological gap that separates dialysis patients from their communities. In 50 years, although every aspect of life seems to have undergone substantial technological advances – phones, TVs, shopping, vacuum-cleaners, and even...
EKHA is looking for a creative Communication and Media Intern to join its team, as of April 2021. The Intern will be working alongside the Secretariat to build up EKHA’s internal and external communication strategy, with the aim to empower the voices of kidney patients in Europe. The intern will be...
EKHA is looking for a motivated Public Affairs Intern to join EKHA’s team, as of April 2021. The Intern will be working alongside the Secretariat to build a Public Affairs work plan, further develop a supportive network of stakeholders involved in kidney health, enhance advocacy activities, and manage EKHA’s external communications. We...
