The Kidney Foundation-Malawi (KFM) was formed in 2016 by the kidney failure patients as an independent and voluntary organizations comprising of, Kidney failure patients, Renal Nurses, Doctors, Guardian, stakeholders in the renal services delivery and individuals. The foundation is a member of International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF), World Kidney Day Alliance (WKDA) International Alliance of Patients Organization (IAPO) National Alliance Patients Organizations-Malawi (NAPOM), Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health (GloPAKH) and The Malawi Non Communicable Disease Alliance. (MW-NCDA)
We believe that:
“Access to kidney care is not a privilege — it is essential for a healthy Malawi.”
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we work to promote good health and well-being, reduce health inequalities, and ensure access to kidney health services for all.
We work toward helping people at risk to take the steps they need to prevent or slow the progression of kidney diseases. We promote the effective life style to deter people from having the problem. This is done through the radio programs and public meetings.
Learn MoreWith the help of the medical personnel and using our lived experience we offer education using the public and private radio and Television to give the general public the required information. Every year we participate the World Kidney Day as one ware of doing the awareness.
Learn MoreWe take a leadership role in advocating for policies and programs to meet the needs of people living with kidney diseases and those at risk. We are using our lived experience as a tool for the advocacy
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