Nkfsa (National Kidney Foundation of SA)

08/06/2026

Safe food supports healthy kidneys.

Today is World Food Safety Day!
Currently, foodborne diseases remain a major but preventable global health challenge. Small actions like proper food storage, good hygiene, and choosing fresh, safely prepared foods can already reduce the risk of infection and protect your kidney health.




World Health Organization (WHO)

08/06/2026

World Environment Day - 5 June 2026

06/06/2026

🌍 This World Environment Day, the world is coming together for climate action. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, air pollution, and heat stress are already affecting both our planet and our kidney health.

Learn more: https://www.worldkidneyday.org/2026-campaign/



United Nations

04/06/2026

If you experience a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or if you have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone. Doctors may treat your kidney stones by removing them or splitting them up into little pieces.

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Drinking enough fluids helps the kidneys remove waste from the body and may help lower the risk of chronic kidney disease.
However, everyone’s hydration needs are different and depend on different factors.
If you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, speak with your healthcare team before making changes to your fluid intake.

04/06/2026

Every organ donation is a gift of life.
Kidney donation, from both living and deceased donors, gives people with kidney failure a second chance at life, helping many come off dialysis and return to everyday living.

Learn more: https://www.worldkidneyday.org/about-kidney-health/ -donation

04/06/2026

🏃 Physical activity can help support better health for people living with .

If you are not currently active, speak with your doctor about the types of exercise that may be right for you.

Learn more 💡
https://www.worldkidneyday.org/facts/take-care-of-your-kidneys/8-golden-rules/

03/06/2026

Last week there were two World Health Days...

21/05/2026