Today, on 26th February 2021, EKHA launched a call to action calling on EU leaders to improve CKD prevention, treatment and care in the aftermath of COVID-19. This call to action, which has been endorsed by 89 stakeholders, urges policy makers to include four key recommendations in future EU policies...
Today, the 26th February 2021, EKHA, together with the European Kidney Patients’ Federation (EKPF) met with EU Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides to discuss the unmet needs and challenges around Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Europe. During this meeting, EKHA & EKPF discussed the growing and alarming burden of CKD and...
We are pleased to announce that the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) has become a member of EKHA’s Board of Directors, as of the 21st February 2021. ISN is a global professional association dedicated to advancing kidney health worldwide. According to EKHA President Raymond Vanholder: “ISN is a major player...
The new article by Prof. Vanholder, EKHA’s President, and Prof. Lameire, former EKHA's Chairman brings to attention the high burden of COVID-19 for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), who have a high risk to develop severe COVID-19 symptoms and mortality. The article presents EKHA’s recommendations in CKD care, which...
EKHA’s recent study uses data from the ERA-EDTA Registry to estimate the rates of dialysis, kidney transplantation, and comprehensive conservative management (i.e. planned holistic care rather than kidney replacement therapy) for patients with kidney failure in Europe. The results from 33 countries show substantial variations across European countries in the prevalence...
EKHA recently published an article showcasing the psychological impact of mass disasters on health care workers, particularly in nephrology wards. It has been observed that during mass disasters, the number of patients with kidney problems drastically increases. For instance, although COVID-19 was first believed to only affect respiratory tracts, it is...
A new EKHA article highlights differences in kidney disease prevalence and care between Western and Eastern European countries, offering a roadmap for optimising chronic kidney disease patient care and patient-oriented research in Eastern Europe. According to the article, the increasing trend of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is worrying on a global...
On 13 January 2021, the European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA) published an open letter calling for a new EU Action Plan on Organ Donation and Transplantation in light of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressed to EU policymakers, the open letter has been endorsed by 91 stakeholders, including: 20...
In a letter to the Flemish daily newspaper 'De Standaard' published in Belgium, EKHA President Prof Raymond Vanholder calls attention to the burden of kidney disease in Europe and explains why EU policymakers should do more to support scientific research in the field of renal failure. COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the...
EKHA President, Prof. Raymond Vanholder published an article on ‘Friends of Europe’s’ website which illustrates the need to implement more resilient and sustainable approaches to chronic disease prevention, treatment and care during and in the aftermath of COVID-19, taking the case of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) as an example. The article...
