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Supplemented ERA-EDTA Registry data evaluated the frequency of dialysis, kidney transplantation and comprehensive conservative management for patients with kidney failure in Europe.

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...

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Mass Disasters and Burnout in Nephrology Personnel, From Earthquakes and Hurricanes to COVID-19 Pandemic

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...

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A roadmap for optimizing CKD patient care and patient-oriented research in the Eastern European nephrology community

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...

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EKHA open letter to EU policymakers “Life After COVID-19: Time to Realise a Second EU Action Plan On Organ Donation and Transplantation”

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...

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‘People with kidney failure don’t get enough attention’

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...

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EKHA publication: How do health systems meet the challenge of managing chronic diseases during COVID-19 and beyond?

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...

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REGISTER NOW! EKHA Webinar: “Towards a resilient and patient centered approach to kidney care in Europe – Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic and harnessing future preparedness”.

REGISTER HERE EKHA is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar: “Towards a resilient and patient centered approach to kidney care in Europe - “Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic and harnessing future preparedness” taking place on Tuesday 27 October from 10:00 to 11:45. As Europe’s healthcare systems face unprecedented challenges against the...

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EKHA input on the new EU pharmaceutical strategy

Over the summer, EKHA has sent its contribution to the public consultation on the EU pharmaceutical strategy. The European Commission is expected to launch its new strategy to improve and accelerate patients’ access to safe and affordable medicines and to support innovation in the EU pharmaceutical...

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EKHA Open Letter to EU policy makers: 5 key recommendations to improve prevention, treatment & care of Chronic Kidney Disease in the aftermath of COVID-19

On 22 September, EKHA has issued an open letter to ensure that kidney patients’ needs are not overlooked in current negotiations on the various instruments of the EU recovery plan and the overall budget. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the incredibly high vulnerability of CKD patients. Data show that CKD...

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