Season 6 Episode 2: WKD: Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet

About this episode

The episode discusses the connection between kidney health and climate change, emphasizing the need for education and sustainable practices.

World Kidney Day (WKD) is observed annually on the second Thursday of March and in 2026 falls on March 12, under the theme “ Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet ”. Read more about WKD 2026 here . In this episode, WKD Joint Steering Committee member Dr. Manjusha Yadla is joined by fellow committee members Dr. Natarajan Gopalakrishnan and Bill Wang to examine the growing connection between kidney health, climate change, and planetary well-being. The discussion explores climate change as an emerging risk factor for kidney disease and highlights the importance of prevention through education, awareness, and sustainable healthcare practices, underscoring the shared responsibility of clinicians, patients, and policymakers to protect kidney health, promote environmentally responsible care, and translate public-health frameworks into meaningful, long-term global action.

People in this episode

Hosts: Roberto Pecoits-Filho, Smeeta Sinha

Guests: Dr. Manjusha Yadla, Dr. Natarajan Gopalakrishnan, Bill Wang

Topics covered

• kidney health
• climate change
• sustainable healthcare
• public health
• education
• awareness

Keywords

• kidney disease
• climate change
• healthcare practices
• prevention
• public health frameworks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WKD Joint Steering Committee, Global Kidney Care Podcast

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