KIDNEY HEALTH CAMPAIGN March 2024

"Kidney Health for All"

Approximately 850 million people worldwide are estimated to have kidney disease, most of whom live in low-income and lower-middle-income countries (LICs and LMICs), and a large proportion of these individuals lack access to kidney disease diagnosis, prevention or treatment.

Early detection is a key strategy to prevent kidney disease, its progression and related complications, but numerous studies show that awareness of kidney disease at the population level is low. Therefore, increasing knowledge and implementing sustainable solutions for early detection of kidney disease are public health priorities.

With the increasing rates of kidney disease causing many deaths and reduced quality of life in our communities, creating awareness on kidney health has never been more important.

To this effect Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Association (HeLP) held media Healthy Kidneys Campaign

Objectives

  1. Prevention and Early Detection: Awareness leads to early detection of kidney issues, allowing for timely intervention and treatment.
  2. Reduced Burden: By promoting kidney health, the burden on healthcare systems can be reduced through prevention and management of kidney diseases.
  3. Quality of Life: Education on kidney health enables individuals to maintain optimal kidney function, leading to a better quality of life and overall well-being.

Campaign Activities

Phase 1

A Free webinar was organized in collaboration with other health organizations

  • Healthy lifestyle promotion­ Association (HeLP) in collaboration with HEALTHi FIRST, MINDLAB, HOMECARE MEDICS

The speakers were Medical Doctors, Registered Dietician, a Nutritionist and Public Health specialist from different regions of the country the session had over 200 participants from the general public and the following topics were discussed

  • Importance of kidney health, causes and risk factors.
  • Signs and symptoms of kidney disease.
  • Nutrition and lifestyle strategies in kidney prevention and management.
  • The role of the community and health care system in kidney disease prevention.

Phase 2

Radio programs

Through the daily program Health tips on the state owned broadcaster CRTV Buea Mountain Radio which reaches approximately 48000 people in the city of BUEA, we were able to run a 1-week kidney health awareness series

Campaign Outcomes

Educated approximately 48000 people on kidney Disease, its prevention and role of early detection

Conclusion

The kidney health campaign has been instrumental in raising awareness, promoting prevention, and advocating for better care and support for individuals affected by kidney disease. The journey towards better kidney health is ongoing, and it requires collective effort, commitment, and continued support from individuals, healthcare providers, policymakers, and the wider community. Together, we can make a lasting impact on kidney health and improve the quality of life for those affected by kidney disease.

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